Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of Congress should support and promote the respectful and dignified disposal of worn and tattered American flags.
Latest action · Jul 1, 2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Progress
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- IntroducedJun 18, 2015
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) elected Members of Congress should work to promote public awareness of the importance of proper flag etiquette, including the proper disposal of worn and tattered American flags; (2) they should work to aid the respectful and dignified disposal of such flags in their districts and among their constituents, and should cooperate with the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Boy Scouts of America, and other such organizations in their efforts; (3) such organizations that conduct respectful ceremonies disposing of the flags should be commended for the public service they perform for all U.S. citizens; and (4) the city of Chicago, Illinois, should be commended for its policies regarding flag disposal, making it easy and convenient for its citizens to properly dispose of their flags.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jun 18, 2015.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-TN | John J. Duncan, Jr. | Original | Jun 18, 2015 |
| R-NV | Mark E. Amodei | Original | Jun 18, 2015 |
Actions 3
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- Jul 1, 2015Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
- Jun 18, 2015Introduced in House
- Jun 18, 2015Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Government Operations and Politics.
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- Jun 18, 2015Introduced in House
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