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Public Law113th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
H.R. 4812Became Law

Honor Flight Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 16, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 22, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Honor Flight Act - Directs the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling on an Honor Flight Network private charter, or another not-for-profit organization that honors veterans, to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor their service.

What just happenedDec 16, 2014

Became Public Law No: 113-221.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2](D-LA)Sponsor
4 cosponsors1 D3 R
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Referred in SenateJul 23, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseJul 22, 2014
  • Reported in HouseJul 3, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseJun 9, 2014
  • Public LawDec 17, 2014
  1. Dec 16, 2014President

    Became Public Law No: 113-221.

  2. Dec 16, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-221.

  3. Dec 16, 2014President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 16, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 9, 2014Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 9, 2014President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 8, 2014Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 4, 2014Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Dec 4, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Dec 4, 2014Discharge

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6354)

  11. Dec 4, 2014Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6354)

  12. Jul 23, 2014IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  13. Jul 22, 2014FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  14. Jul 22, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6610)

  15. Jul 22, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6610)

  16. Jul 22, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4812.

  17. Jul 22, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6609-6612)

  18. Jul 22, 2014FloorH30300

    Mr. Hudson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  19. Jul 3, 2014CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 388.

  20. Jul 3, 2014CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 113-516.

  21. Jul 3, 2014Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 113-516.

  22. Jun 11, 2014Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  23. Jun 11, 2014Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  24. Jun 11, 2014Committee

    Subcommittee on Transportation Security Discharged.

  25. Jun 10, 2014Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.

  26. Jun 9, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

  27. Jun 9, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  28. Jun 9, 2014IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 16, 201449

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 22, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Honor Flight Act - Directs the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling on an Honor Flight Network private charter, or another not-for-profit organization that honors veterans, to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor their service.

Passed Senate without amendmentDec 4, 201482

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 22, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Honor Flight Act - Directs the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling on an Honor Flight Network private charter, or another not-for-profit organization that honors veterans, to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor their service.

Passed House amendedJul 22, 201436

Honor Flight Act - Directs the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling on an Honor Flight Network private charter, or another not-for-profit organization that honors veterans, to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor their service.

Reported to House without amendmentJul 3, 201479

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Honor Flight Act - Directs the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling on an Honor Flight Network private charter, or another not-for-profit organization that honors veterans, to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor their service.

Introduced in HouseJun 9, 2014

Honor Flight Act - Directs the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling on an Honor Flight Network private charter, or another not-for-profit organization that honors veterans, to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor their service.

Honor Flight Act — Informed