North Houston News

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) has introduced the Mark Our Place Act, a legislation that aims to amend current law to allow family members, Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), or cemetery administrators to request the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a headstone for Medal of Honor recipients, regardless of their date of death. Currently, this privilege is only available to Medal of Honor recipients who served after 1917.

Speaking about the importance of this act, Congressman Luttrell said, "We should not put a limited time frame on recognizing Medal of Honor recipients. The Mark Our Place Act will remove unnecessary red tape prohibiting the VA from providing headstones with Medal of Honor markers to veterans buried in private cemeteries. These veterans have risked everything to protect our freedoms, and honoring their service and sacrifice should be timeless."

The Mark Our Place Act has also been introduced in the Senate as legislation S. 3126 by Senators Braun, Brown, and Tester. This bipartisan effort seeks to ensure that the recognition of Medal of Honor recipients extends to all veterans, regardless of when they served.

With this legislation, the aim is to remove any bureaucratic barriers that currently limit the recognition of Medal of Honor recipients. By allowing family members, VSOs, and cemetery administrators to request headstones with Medal of Honor markers, the Mark Our Place Act seeks to honor the brave men and women who have made extraordinary sacrifices for their country.

The introduction of this companion legislation in the House by Congressman Luttrell shows a commitment to ensuring that the recognition of Medal of Honor recipients remains timeless and inclusive. As the bill progresses through both chambers of Congress, it is hoped that the Mark Our Place Act will receive the support it deserves.

In conclusion, the Mark Our Place Act, introduced by Congressman Morgan Luttrell, aims to remove unnecessary restrictions on the recognition of Medal of Honor recipients. By allowing for headstones with Medal of Honor markers to be provided to veterans buried in private cemeteries, regardless of their date of death, this legislation seeks to honor the service and sacrifice of these brave individuals. With bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate, there is hope that the Mark Our Place Act will become law and ensure that the recognition of Medal of Honor recipients is both timeless and inclusive.

To find out more, go to this link: https://luttrell.house.gov/media/press-releases/luttrell-introduces-mark-our-place-act