HR 2386
113th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Commemorative events and holidays
First responders and emergency personnel
Law enforcement officers
National symbols
Honoring Hometown Heroes Act
Introduced: June 14, 2013
Introduced by:
Larson, John B.
Democratic
· Connecticut
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 15, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Jun 14, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 14, 2013
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Honoring Hometown Heroes Act - Authorizes the governor of a state, territory, or possession of the United States or the Mayor of the District of Columbia to proclaim that the U.S. flag shall be flown at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder (public safety officer) working in such jurisdiction who dies while serving in the line of duty.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Committees of jurisdiction
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