To authorize the ground burial at Arlington National Cemetery of members of the United States Army who served honorably in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier platoon, Third Infantry Regiment (Old Guard), United States Army.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 23, 2013

Makes eligible for interment at Arlington National Cemetery (Virginia) an individual who: (1) served honorably in the U.S. Army, (2) served at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as a Tomb Guard, and (3) was awarded the Tomb Guard Identification Badge or a certificate of participation if service occurred prior to the introduction of such Badge.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8] · R–PA

Committees

Armed Services Committee
Veterans' Affairs Committee

4 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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Aug 29, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jun 11, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
May 23, 2013
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 23, 2013
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 23, 2013
Introduced in House
May 23, 2013
Introduced in House

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Discuss H.R.2157, 113th Congress: To authorize the ground burial at Arlington National Cemetery of members of the United States Army who served honorably in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier platoon, Third Infantry Regiment (Old Guard), United States Army.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/2157

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2013-05-23.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr2157/BILLS-113hr2157ih.htm

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Discuss H.R.2157, 113th Congress: To authorize the ground burial at Arlington National Cemetery of members of the United States Army who served honorably in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier platoon, Third Infantry Regiment (Old Guard), United States Army.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/2157

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2013-05-23.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr2157/BILLS-113hr2157ih.htm

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Discuss H.R.2157, 113th Congress: To authorize the ground burial at Arlington National Cemetery of members of the United States Army who served honorably in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier platoon, Third Infantry Regiment (Old Guard), United States Army.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/2157

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2013-05-23.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr2157/BILLS-113hr2157ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:18:25Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.R.2157, 113th Congress: To authorize the ground burial at Arlington National Cemetery of members of the United States Army who served honorably in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier platoon, Third Infantry Regiment (Old Guard), United States Army.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/2157

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2013-05-23.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr2157/BILLS-113hr2157ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:18:25Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Examine H.R.2157 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.