HCR 4 (2015): urging Congress to adopt a policy ending the use of a backward American Flag on military uniforms.

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HCR 4 (2015)

urging Congress to adopt a policy ending the use of a backward American Flag on military uniforms.

  • Status: Passed one chamber
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2015. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 4, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 9, 2015 the Senate failed “Not Introduced, Pursuant to Rule 3-26”.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2015, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 303
  • February 19, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, or one hour after House Session ends LOB 303

Votes

  • March 4, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • February 5, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/5/2015 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 19, 2015: Executive Session: 2/19/2015 10:00 AM or one hour after House Session ends LOB 303
  • February 23, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 4 (Vote 13-1; CC); HC18, PG. 353
  • March 4, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 9, 2015: Not Introduced, Pursuant to Rule 3-26, MF, Lacking necessary 2/3 vote, Div. 9Y-14N

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