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HRES 405 113th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Cemeteries and funerals Congressional tributes Military personnel and dependents Protest and dissent Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations Veterans' organizations and recognition

Commending the Patriot Guard Riders for their mission to show sincere respect for fallen members of the Armed Forces by attending the funeral services of a fallen member as invited guests of the family of the member.

Introduced: November 12, 2013 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 24, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Nov 18, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Nov 12, 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.
Nov 12, 2013
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Commends the Patriot Guard Riders and all of the other volunteers involved in shielding the mourning family and friends of a fallen member of the Armed Forces from interruptions created by any protestor or group of protestors.

Recognizes the sacrifices that veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families have made, and continue to make, on behalf of the United States.

What's happening now January 24, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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