To prohibit performance of military honors and burial benefits to persons convicted of capital crimes.
American Hero Protection Act - Prohibits the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Transportation, with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy, from providing military honors at the funeral of a person who has been: (1) convicted of a crime under State or Federal law for which death is a possible punishment; and (2) sentenced to death or life imprisonment without parole. Makes such individual ineligible for burial in a national cemetery or for any burial benefit provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Became Public Law No: 105-85.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House National Security
Referred to the Committee on National Security, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
See H.R.1119.
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