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- H.R.595
H.R.595: To amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the musical piece commonly known as "Taps" as the National Song of Remembrance, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Feb. 9, 2011
- Latest Major Action March 15, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (4 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that at a military funeral, memorial service, or wreath laying, the musical piece known as "Taps" should be sounded by a live solo bugler or trumpeter when possible. Designates Taps as the National Song of Remembrance. Provides for the appropriate conduct of military and non-military persons present during the playing of Taps. Provides an exception to such conduct when Taps is sounded as the final call of the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 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 Judiciary
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Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| Feb. 9, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Reed (R-N.Y.) |