HCONRES 47 · 105th Congress · Commemorations

To designate a flag-pole upon which the flag of the United States is to be set at half-staff whenever a law enforcement officer is slain in the line of duty.

Introduced 1997-03-12· Sponsored by Rep. Johnson, Jay W. [D-WI-8]· House

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Latest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E841)(1998-05-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires the Capitol Police Board to: (1) designate or establish a flag pole upon which the U.S. flag shall be flown at half-staff for one day whenever a Federal, State, local, or territorial law enforcement officer is slain in the line of duty; (2) post, in close proximity to the flag, public notice of the name, tenure of service, and jurisdiction of the officer being honored; and (3) present such flag to the officer's family.…

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans