To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide travel to Dover Air Force Base 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.
Military Personnel Subcommittee, Armed Services Committee
Introduced
In Committee
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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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National Security
Cemeteries and funeralsDelawareMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary personnel and dependentsTransportation costs
To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide travel to Dover Air Force Base 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.
USA115th CongressHR-5848| House
| Updated: 5/17/2018
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.