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HRES 330 114th Congress House Government Operations and Politics Congressional tributes Illinois National symbols Solid waste and recycling

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of Congress should support and promote the respectful and dignified disposal of worn and tattered American flags.

Introduced: June 18, 2015 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 1, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Jun 18, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 18, 2015
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) elected Members of Congress should work to promote public awareness of the importance of proper flag etiquette, including the proper disposal of worn and tattered American flags; (2) they should work to aid the respectful and dignified disposal of such flags in their districts and among their constituents, and should cooperate with the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Boy Scouts of America, and other such organizations in their efforts; (3) such organizations that conduct respectful ceremonies disposing of the flags should be commended for the public service they perform for all U.S. citizens; and (4) the city of Chicago, Illinois, should be commended for its policies regarding flag disposal, making it easy and convenient for its citizens to properly dispose of their flags.

What's happening now July 1, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2