HR 8668
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include the KIA, MIA, and POW acronyms on headstones and markers furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This bill amends existing law to ensure that headstones and markers provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs include the acronyms for Killed in Action (KIA), Missing in Action (MIA), and Prisoner of War (POW). It specifically directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow these acronyms on the markers and clarifies that they will not count against any character or line limits. This change aims to provide clearer and more respectful recognition for veterans who have experienced these specific circumstances.
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