To amend title 4, United States Code, to ensure that a funeral honors detail recites the 13 Folds of Honor when presenting a flag of the United States in connection with the death of a member of the Armed Forces or veteran.

# Summary of HR 3583 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require that whenever a U.S. flag is presented to the family of a deceased military member or veteran during a funeral ceremony, the military honor detail must recite the "13 Folds of Honor"—a symbolic explanation of what each fold of the flag represents. Currently, this practice is not federally mandated, meaning it may happen at some funerals but not others. The bill would standardize this practice across all military funeral honors. **Who It Affects and Key Provision** The bill would affect military families and veterans' families who receive flag presentations at funerals, as well as the military units responsible for conducting funeral honors.

It essentially codifies into federal law a ceremonial practice meant to honor the deceased and educate families about the symbolic meaning behind the flag folds. The "13 Folds of Honor" tradition explains meanings such as the folds representing valor, honor, and remembrance. **Current Status** HR 3583 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Mario Diaz-Balart, a Republican from Florida.