S. 2755 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Fallen Heroes Flag Act of 2016
S. 2755 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Apr 6, 2016, sponsored by Roy Blunt with 24 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 6, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 24
- Policy area
- Congress
- Public law
- Public Law 114-156
What it does
Fallen Heroes Flag Act of 2016 (Sec. 3) This bill allows the Representative or Senator of an immediate family member of a deceased firefighter, law enforcement officer, member of a rescue squad or ambulance crew, or public safety officer who died in the line of duty to give the family, on request, a Capitol-flown flag, together with a certificate, signed by the official providing the flag (the Speaker of the House of Represent…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Roy Blunt (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 14 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 6, 2016
- Passed the SenateApr 19, 2016
- Passed the HouseMay 10, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentMay 13, 2016
- Became lawMay 16, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-156. (May 16, 2016)
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