Bill115th CongressFiled May 11, 2017Government Operations and Politics
S. 1108
Honoring Hometown Heroes Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 11, 2017)
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 just happenedMay 11, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT](D-MT)Sponsor
8 cosponsors5 D3 R
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- Introduced in SenateMay 11, 2017
- May 11, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 11, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate