H.R. 6328 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Clothe a Homeless Hero Act
H.R. 6328 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Aug 2, 2012, sponsored by Kathleen C. Hochul with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Aug 2, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 112-271
What it does
Clothe a Homeless Hero Act - Directs the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration [TSA] ) to transfer unclaimed clothing recovered at airport security checkpoints to the local airport authority or other local authorities for donation to charity, including local veterans organizations or other local charitable organizations for distribution to homeless or needy veterans and their families…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kathleen C. Hochul (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 2, 2012
- Passed the HouseNov 27, 2012
- Passed the SenateDec 11, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentJan 3, 2013
- Became lawJan 14, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-271. (Jan 14, 2013)
More bills from Kathleen C. Hochul in the 112th Congress
- H.R. 3654: Allowing Local Emergency Response Technicians to Accept Cellular Texts Act
- H.R. 4023: Veterans' Telehealth and Telemedicine Improvement Act
- H.R. 4249: Workforce-Ready Educate America Act of 2012
- H.R. 4270: Postal Executive Accountability Act
- H.R. 6330: Protect Seniors Against Identity Theft and Fraud Act of 2012
Other Transportation and Public Works bills in the 112th Congress
- H.R. 662: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011
- H.R. 2887: Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011
- H.R. 3321: America's Cup Act of 2011
- H.R. 1801: Risk-Based Security Screening for Members of the Armed Forces Act
- H.R. 2845: Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011
- H.R. 3800: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2012
- H.R. 658: FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
- H.R. 4281: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012
- H.R. 6064: Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012
- H.R. 4348: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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