S. 1108
Referred to CommitteeHonoring Hometown Heroes Act
Introduced 5/11/2017•115th Congress•Senate
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
5/11/2017 • Senate
Summary
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.
Introduced in Senate • 5/11/2017
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Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
Commemorative events and holidaysFirst responders and emergency personnelLaw enforcement officersNational symbols
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Bill Journey
Originated in the Senate
Introduced
May 11, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in Senate5/11/2017