H.Con.Res. 47 (105th): To designate a flag-pole upon which the flag of the United States is to be set at half-staff whenever a law enforcement officer is slain in the line of duty.

Introduced:
Mar 12, 1997 (105th Congress, 1997–1998)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jay Johnson [D-WI8]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on March 12, 1997, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 12, 1997
Cosponsors
58 cosponsors (43D, 13R, 1D, 1D) (show)
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House Judiciary

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Last updated Mar 12, 1997.
2 pages

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3/12/1997--Introduced.
Requires the Capitol Police Board to: (1) designate or establish a flag pole upon which the U.S. flag shall be flown at half-staff for one day whenever a Federal, State, local, or territorial law enforcement officer is slain in the line of duty; (2) post, in close proximity to the flag, public notice of the name, tenure of service, and jurisdiction of the officer being honored; and (3) present such flag to the officer's family.

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