H.R. 6034 · 111th Congress
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.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John Hall
- Introduced
- 2010-07-30
- Latest action
- 2010-09-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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 day at a military base.