H.R. 595 · 112th 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
Tom Reed
Introduced
2011-02-09
Latest action
2011-03-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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.