H.R. 4169 - American Braille Flag Memorial Act
Veterans. 110th Congress (2007-2008) View bill details
- Sponsor:
- Todd Tiahrt
- Summary:
- To authorize the placement in Arlington National Cemetery of an American Braille tactile flag in Arlington National Cemetery honoring blind members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and other Americans. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill was voted on in the House on February 14, 2008
House Vote: On Passage
PASSED on February 14, 2008.
2/3 required to pass
voted YES: 396
voted NO: 0
32 voted present/not voting
Other Votes:
American Braille Flag Memorial Act
H.R. 4169 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)
- Summary
- To authorize the placement in Arlington National Cemetery of an American Braille tactile flag in Arlington National Cemetery honoring blind members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and other Americans. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To authorize the placement in Arlington National Cemetery of an American Braille tactile flag in Arlington National Cemetery honoring blind members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and other Americans.
- Other Titles
- American Braille Flag Memorial Act
- Sponsor
- Todd Tiahrt
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Veterans
- Armed forces
- Blind
- Commemorations
- Defense policy
- Disabled
- Flags
- Military cemeteries and funerals
- Military personnel
- Monuments and memorials
- Virginia
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 11/13/2007 Referred to Committee Passed House 2/14/2008 - Bill History
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Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result currently selected House On Passage - House - H.R. 4169 American Braille Flag Memorial Act - Under Suspension of the Rules 2/14/2008 This bill PASSED the House 396 voted YES 0 voted NO 32 voted present/not votingAction Date Description Introduced 11/13/2007 11/13/2007 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2396) 11/13/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 11/16/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. 2/13/2008 Mr. Rodriguez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. 2/13/2008 Considered under suspension of the rules. 2/13/2008 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4169. 2/13/2008 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 2/14/2008 Considered as unfinished business. currently selected House Vote on Passage 2/14/2008 On Passage - House - H.R. 4169 American Braille Flag Memorial Act - Under Suspension of the Rules 2/25/2008 Received in the Senate. 4/29/2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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