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- H.R.1161
H.R.1161: To mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced March 20, 1997
- Latest Major Action April 3, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
53 (25 Democrats, 29 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Mandates the display of the POW-MIA flag on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Veterans Days, National POW-MIA Recognition Day, and on the last business day before each of the preceding holidays, on the grounds or in the public lobbies of: (1) major military installations as designated by the Secretary of Defense; (2) Federal national cemeteries; (3) the national Korean War Veterans Memorial; (4) the national Vietnam...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
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| March 20, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Jane Harman (D-Calif.) |