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Bill114th CongressFiled Feb 4, 2015Congress
H.R. 723

Fallen Heroes Flag Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (May 12, 2015)

(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 2015

(Sec. 2) Allows the Representative of the immediate family of a deceased fire fighter, law enforcement officer, member of a rescue squad or ambulance crew, or public safety officer who died in the line of duty to provide the family, at their request, with a Capitol-flown flag, together with a certificate, signed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Representative providing the flag, which contains an expression of sympathy for the family.

(Sec. 4) Authorizes appropriations for FY2015-FY2020 to carry out this Act, to be derived from amounts appropriated for the operation of the Capitol Visitors Center, subject to a cap.

What just happenedMay 13, 2015

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Who’s behind it

Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2](R-NY)Sponsor
14 cosponsors9 D5 R
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  1. May 13, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

    Rules and Administration Committee
  2. May 12, 2015FloorH38310

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

  3. May 12, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2856)

  4. May 12, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2856)

  5. May 12, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 723.

  6. May 12, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2856-2857)

  7. May 12, 2015FloorH30300

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

  8. Feb 4, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

    Committee on House Administration
  9. Feb 4, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  10. Feb 4, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentMay 12, 201581

(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 2015

(Sec. 2) Allows the Representative of the immediate family of a deceased fire fighter, law enforcement officer, member of a rescue squad or ambulance crew, or public safety officer who died in the line of duty to provide the family, at their request, with a Capitol-flown flag, together with a certificate, signed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Representative providing the flag, which contains an expression of sympathy for the family.

(Sec. 4) Authorizes appropriations for FY2015-FY2020 to carry out this Act, to be derived from amounts appropriated for the operation of the Capitol Visitors Center, subject to a cap.

Introduced in HouseFeb 4, 2015

Fallen Heroes Flag Act of 2015

Allows the Representative of the immediate family of a deceased fire fighter, law enforcement officer, member of a rescue squad or ambulance crew, or public safety officer who died in the line of duty to provide the family, at their request, with a Capitol-flown flag, together with a certificate, signed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Representative providing the flag, which contains an expression of sympathy for the family.

Fallen Heroes Flag Act of 2015 — Informed