HR 6662 · 110th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Fallen Hero Commemoration Act

Introduced 2008-07-30· Sponsored by Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.(2008-09-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Fallen Hero Commemoration Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense to grant access to accredited members of the media: (1) at military commemoration ceremonies and military memorial services for members of the Armed Forces who have died on active duty; and (2) when the remains of such members arrive at U.S. military installations. Authorizes the Secretary to establish the policy for media accreditation.…

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Cosponsors (10)

7 Democrats3 Republicans
Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14]TX
Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1]MD
Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27]TX
Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4]MS
Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]TX
Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]NH
Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22]NY
Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6]CA
Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1]NY
Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]WA