Religious Insignia on Dog Tags Act

# Religious Insignia on Dog Tags Act Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would allow the Department of Defense to permit companies licensed to make military dog tags to combine DOD trademarks (like branch logos) with religious symbols on commercial dog tags sold to the public. Currently, DOD regulations prohibit mixing military trademarks with religious insignia on these products. If passed, the rule would apply retroactively to September 2013, potentially affecting past sales that violated the current policy. **Who it affects:** Military members, veterans, and civilians who purchase dog tags would be the primary beneficiaries, gaining more options for personalized identification tags that incorporate both military and religious symbols.

Commercial dog tag manufacturers and licensees would also be affected, as they could legally produce and sell these combination products. **Current status:** The bill (HR 453) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative W. Gregory Steube (R-FL) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.