House
Aug 13, 2015To 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.
Summary
Official
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.
Bill Progress
Bill has been introduced and assigned a number
Introduced(6/4/15)
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Passed
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Sponsor
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Mr. Franks
(R) AZ – 8
Cosponsors (13)
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Aug 13, 2015