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S. 2755Became Law

Fallen Heroes Flag Act of 2016

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (May 16, 2016)

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

Fallen Heroes Flag Act of 2016

(Sec. 3) This bill allows the Representative or Senator of an immediate family member of a deceased firefighter, law enforcement officer, member of a rescue squad or ambulance crew, or public safety officer who died in the line of duty to give the family, on request, a Capitol-flown flag, together with a certificate, signed by the official providing the flag (the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Representative, or the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Senator), that contains an expression of sympathy for the family.

What just happenedMay 16, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-156.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO](R-MO)Sponsor
24 cosponsors9 D14 R1 I
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  1. May 16, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-156.

  2. May 16, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-156.

  3. May 16, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. May 16, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. May 13, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. May 13, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. May 10, 2016FloorH38310

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

  8. May 10, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2164-2165)

  9. May 10, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2164-2165)

  10. May 10, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2755.

  11. May 10, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2164-2166)

  12. May 10, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Nugent moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Apr 20, 2016FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. Apr 20, 2016FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Apr 20, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Apr 19, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2202)

  17. Apr 19, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2202)

  18. Apr 19, 2016Discharge

    Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2201-2202)

    Rules and Administration Committee
  19. Apr 19, 2016Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2201-2202)

    Rules and Administration Committee
  20. Apr 6, 2016IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

    Rules and Administration Committee
  21. Apr 6, 2016IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawMay 16, 201649

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

Fallen Heroes Flag Act of 2016

(Sec. 3) This bill allows the Representative or Senator of an immediate family member of a deceased firefighter, law enforcement officer, member of a rescue squad or ambulance crew, or public safety officer who died in the line of duty to give the family, on request, a Capitol-flown flag, together with a certificate, signed by the official providing the flag (the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Representative, or the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Senator), that contains an expression of sympathy for the family.

Passed House without amendmentMay 10, 201681

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

Fallen Heroes Flag Act of 2016

(Sec. 3) This bill allows the Representative or Senator of an immediate family member of a deceased firefighter, law enforcement officer, member of a rescue squad or ambulance crew, or public safety officer who died in the line of duty to give the family, on request, a Capitol-flown flag, together with a certificate, signed by the official providing the flag (the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Representative, or the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Senator), that contains an expression of sympathy for the family.

Passed Senate without amendmentApr 19, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Fallen Heroes Flag Act of 2016

(Sec. 3) This bill allows the Representative or Senator of an immediate family member of a deceased firefighter, law enforcement officer, member of a rescue squad or ambulance crew, or public safety officer who died in the line of duty to give the family, on request, a Capitol-flown flag, together with a certificate, signed by the official providing the flag (the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Representative, or the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Senator), that contains an expression of sympathy for the family.

Introduced in SenateApr 6, 2016

Fallen Heroes Flag Act of 2016

This bill allows the Representative or Senator of an immediate family member of a deceased firefighter, law enforcement officer, member of a rescue squad or ambulance crew, or public safety officer who died in the line of duty to give the family, on request, a Capitol-flown flag, together with a certificate, signed by the official providing the flag (the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Representative, or the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Senator), that contains an expression of sympathy for the family.

Fallen Heroes Flag Act of 2016 — Informed