HR 5476
114th 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, 2016
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
Jun 16, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jun 14, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 14, 2016
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Honoring Hometown Heroes Act
This bill 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 Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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