Bills · HR 453
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 453Licensing and registrationsIntellectual property
Religious Insignia on Dog Tags Act
INTRO JAN 15· LAST ACTION JAN 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it touches upon issues of religious expression and the commercial use of military symbols. For many, military dog tags are more than just identification; they are symbols of service, identity, and personal beliefs. Allowing the combination of military trademarks with religious symbols on commercial dog tags gives service members, veterans, and their supporters more options for personal expression that reflects both their military affiliation and their faith.
If this bill becomes law, it would clarify the rules for licensed manufacturers and open up a market for these combined-design dog tags, potentially increasing the variety of memorabilia available to the public. If it doesn't become law, the current restrictions would likely remain, meaning that licensed products could not officially combine military trademarks with religious insignia, potentially limiting choices for those who wish to outwardly express both aspects of their identity on such items.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Secretary of Defense to update regulations within 90 days to allow DoD trademarks to be combined with religious insignia on commercial dog tags.
This provision is crucial because it mandates the specific policy change that enables the sale of these particular dog tags.
PROVISION 02
Allows lawful trademark licensees to sell commercial dog tags that feature both Department of Defense trademarks and religious insignia.
This provision clarifies who is permitted to produce and sell these items, ensuring they are legitimate products from authorized vendors.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a retroactive effective date of September 13, 2013, for the updated directive.
This provision means the policy change applies to a previous period, potentially validating past sales or addressing a prior policy interpretation.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 15
Introduced in House
JAN 15
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 453
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 15, 2025
Last actionJan 15, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2025
House BillHR 453Licensing and registrationsIntellectual property
Religious Insignia on Dog Tags Act
INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 15, 2025
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