US HB269 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 7 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-01-07 - Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: House Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 7 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-01-07 - Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: House Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Fallen Hero Commemoration Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense to grant access to accredited members of the media: (1) at military commemoration ceremonies and military memorial services for members of the Armed Forces who have died on active duty; and (2) when the remains of such members arrive at U.S. military installations. Authorizes the Secretary to establish the policy for media accreditation.
Title
Fallen Hero Commemoration Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Walter Jones [R-NC] | Rep. David Wu [D-OR] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-01-07 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Commemorative events and holidays
First Amendment rights
Licensing and registrations
Military cemeteries and funerals
Military personnel and dependents
Photography and imaging
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Commemorative events and holidays
First Amendment rights
Licensing and registrations
Military cemeteries and funerals
Military personnel and dependents
Photography and imaging
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/269/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr269/BILLS-111hr269ih.pdf |
