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H.R.1908: American Hero Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced June 17, 1997
- Latest Major Action Nov. 6, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (6 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
American Hero Protection Act - Prohibits the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Transportation, with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy, from providing military honors at the funeral of a person who has been: (1) convicted of a crime under State or Federal law for which death is a possible punishment; and (2) sentenced to death or life imprisonment without parole. Makes such individual...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on National Security, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House National Security
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Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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See H.R.1119.
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| June 17, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.) |