Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

46 U.S.C. § 51905

Flags and grave markers

Except as authorized under another law, the Secretary of Transportation may issue, at no cost, a flag of the United States and a grave marker to the family or personal representative of a deceased individual who served in the merchant marine of the United States in support of the armed forces of the United States or its allies during a war or national emergency.

Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b)120 Stat. 1585 (, , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

51905

46 App.:2005.

Pub. L. 100–324, § 6, May 30, 1988, 102 Stat. 577.