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Introduced
05/11/2017
05/11/2017
In Committee
05/11/2017
05/11/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill 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.
AI Summary
This bill, the Honoring Hometown Heroes Act, authorizes the governor of a state, territory, or possession of the United States or the Mayor of the District of Columbia to order the U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder (public safety officer) working in that jurisdiction who dies while serving in the line of duty. The bill amends current law to include this provision and defines a "first responder" as a public safety officer as defined in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The amendments made by this Act will apply to deaths of first responders occurring on or after the date of enactment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Jon Tester (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
John Boozman (R),
Tom Carper (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Cory Gardner (R),
Jerry Moran (R),
Chris Murphy (D),
Tom Udall (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 05/11/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1108/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1108/BILLS-115s1108is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1108/BILLS-115s1108is.pdf.pdf |
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