H.R. 4812 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Honor Flight Act
H.R. 4812 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Jun 9, 2014, sponsored by Cedric L. Richmond with 4 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 9, 2014
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 113-221
What it does
Honor Flight Act - Directs the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling on an Honor Flight Network private charter, or another not-for-profit organization that honors veterans, to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor their service.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 9, 2014
- Passed the HouseJul 22, 2014
- Passed the SenateDec 4, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentDec 9, 2014
- Became lawDec 16, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-221. (Dec 16, 2014)
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 113th Congress
- H.R. 258: Stolen Valor Act of 2013
- H.R. 324: To grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in…
- H.R. 1412: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013
- H.R. 3210: Pay Our Military Act
- H.J.Res. 91: Department of Defense Survivor Benefits Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014
- H.R. 3302: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Bay Pines, Florida, as the "C.W. Bill…
- S. 893: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2013
- H.R. 1402: VA Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2013
- S. 1471: Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act
- H.R. 3304: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014
Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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