Fallen Heroes Flag Reauthorization Act of 2022

Fallen Heroes Flag Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 a program through which a Member of Congress may provide, at no cost, a Capitol-flown flag to commemorate a firefighter, law enforcement officer, or other public safety officer who died in the line of duty if an immediate family member of the deceased requests such a flag.

Bill 117 HR 8050, also known as the Fallen Heroes Flag Reauthorization Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to reauthorize the Fallen Heroes Flag Act of 2016, which established a program for the presentation of a flag to the immediate family of a public safety officer who dies in the line of duty.

The Fallen Heroes Flag Reauthorization Act of 2022 seeks to continue this important program, ensuring that the families of fallen public safety officers receive a flag in honor of their loved one's sacrifice. The bill outlines the eligibility criteria for receiving a flag, which includes public safety officers such as law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians.

Additionally, the bill specifies the design and presentation of the flag, which features a blue stripe in the center to represent the thin blue line of law enforcement, a red stripe to represent the courage and sacrifice of firefighters, and a white stripe to represent the dedication of emergency medical technicians. The flag is presented to the immediate family of the fallen hero during a ceremony to honor their service and sacrifice. Overall, the Fallen Heroes Flag Reauthorization Act of 2022 aims to continue the important tradition of honoring and recognizing the sacrifices made by public safety officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. By reauthorizing this program, Congress seeks to show support for the families of fallen heroes and ensure that their loved ones are never forgotten.