H.R. 5476 · 114th Congress
Honoring Hometown Heroes Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John Larson
- Introduced
- 2016-06-14
- Latest action
- 2016-06-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Summary
Honoring Hometown Heroes Act
This bill authorizes the governor of a state, territory, or possession of the United States or the Mayor of the District of Columbia to proclaim that the U.S. flag shall be flown at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder (public safety officer) working in such jurisdiction who dies while serving in the line of duty.