House Bill 5848
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Fallen Heroes Family Travel Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 16, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5848
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Fallen Heroes Family Travel Act of 2018
This bill requires the Department of Defense to provide travel to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, for family members of members of the Armed Forces who die outside of the United States but not in a theater of combat operations so the family may receive the remains of the deceased.
May 16, 2018
05/17/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
05/16/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
05/16/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:29 PM