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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Jul 27, 2010
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here, with an updated short title.)
Fallen Heroes Flag Act of 2010 - Allows the Representative of the immediate family of a deceased fire fighter, law enforcement officer, emergency technician, or other rescue worker who died in the line of duty to provide the family, at their request, with a Capitol-flown flag, together with a certificate, signed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Representative providing the flag, which contains an expression of sympathy for the family.
People & committees
Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3] · R–NY
Legislative record
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6099)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6099)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 415.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6099-6100)
Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 67.
Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 111-132.
Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 111-132.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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