US HB2662 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on June 4 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-08-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 4 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-08-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Fallen Heroes Family Assistance Act The Secretary of the military department concerned is required to provide transportation for the next of kin to attend the transfer ceremony of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces who dies overseas in the line of duty in a combat or humanitarian relief operation or in combat zone designated by the Secretary of Defense.
Title
Fallen Heroes Family Assistance Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Trent Franks [R-AZ] | Rep. Matt Salmon [R-AZ] | Rep. Ruben Gallego [D-AZ] | Sen. Kyrsten Sinema [I-AZ] |
| Rep. Madeleine Bordallo [D-GU] | Rep. Scott Rigell [R-VA] | Rep. Robert Brady [D-PA] | Rep. John Garamendi [D-CA] |
| Rep. Jim Cooper [D-TN] | Rep. Robert Wittman [R-VA] | Rep. Jeff Miller [R-FL] | Rep. Christopher Gibson [R-NY] |
| Rep. Jeff Fortenberry [R-NE] | Rep. Timothy Walz [D-MN] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-13 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. |
| 2015-06-04 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. |
| 2015-06-04 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Cemeteries and funerals
Conflicts and wars
Foreign aid and international relief
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Transportation costs
Cemeteries and funerals
Conflicts and wars
Foreign aid and international relief
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Transportation costs
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/2662/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr2662/BILLS-114hr2662ih.pdf |
