House
Aug 13, 2015

To amend title 37, United States Code, to clarify the situations in which the United States will cover the cost of transportation for next of kin to attend the transfer ceremony of a member of the Armed Forces who dies overseas.

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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.

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Introduced(6/4/15)
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Mr. Franks

(R) AZ – 8

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Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Aug 13, 2015