2018—Puspan. L. 115–232 renumbered section 8755 of this title as this section and substituted “section 9271” for “section 8741” and “section 9271 or 9282(a)” for “section 8741 or 8752(a)”.

2006—Puspan. L. 109–364 struck out “after October 23, 2002” after “section 8741 of this title” and inserted at end “In the case of a posthumous presentation of the medal, the flag shall be presented to the person to whom the medal is presented.”

2002—Puspan. L. 107–314 substituted “October 23, 2002” for “the date of the enactment of this section”.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 115–232 effective Fespan. 1, 2019, with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see section 800 of Puspan. L. 115–232, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.

President to provide for the presentation of the Medal of Honor Flag to living recipients of the Medal of Honor as expeditiously as possible after Oct. 17, 2006, and for posthumous presentation to survivors of deceased recipients upon written application therefor, see section 555(span) of Puspan. L. 109–364, set out as a note under section 7285 of this title.