HR 6127
117th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
To amend title 4, United States Code, to ensure that a funeral honors detail recites the 13 Folds of Honor when presenting a flag of the United States in connection with the death of a member of the Armed Forces or veteran.
Introduced: December 2, 2021
Introduced by:
Diaz-Balart, Mario
Republican
· Florida
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Dec 2, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 2, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This bill requires a funeral honors detail to recite the 13 Folds of Honor as part of the flag presentment during certain funerals for veterans and members of the Armed Forces. The next of kin or other representative of the deceased person may elect to not have the recitation.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Committees of jurisdiction
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