Bring Our Heroes Home Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-06T23:56:19Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3110 Bring Our Heroes Home Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/6/2023, 11:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3110

The Bring Our Heroes Home Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3110, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide assistance to the families of American service members who are missing in action or prisoners of war.

The bill aims to streamline the process for families to receive information and support regarding their missing loved ones. It also seeks to improve coordination between various government agencies involved in efforts to locate and repatriate missing service members.

Additionally, the Bring Our Heroes Home Act includes provisions for increased funding for research and technology to aid in the identification and recovery of missing service members. It also calls for the establishment of a centralized database to track information related to missing service members and to provide support to their families. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to ensure that the families of missing service members receive the support and information they need, and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of efforts to bring these heroes home.

Congressional Summary of HR 3110

Bring Our Heroes Home Act

This bill establishes at the National Archives a collection of records that relate to the fate or status of missing Armed Forces personnel.

Each government office must identify and locate such records in its possession and transmit them to the Archives, in accordance with the criteria and acceptable formats established by the Archives.

The bill establishes a temporary board to ensure and facilitate the review, transmission, and public disclosure of such records.

The bill generally makes such records public, with specified exceptions.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3110

Bill HR 3110 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 5, 2023. Bill HR 3110 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 5, 2023. Bill HR 3110's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of May 5, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3110

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3110

Bring Our Heroes Home Act

To provide for the creation of the Missing Armed Forces Personnel Records Collection at the National Archives, to require the expeditious public transmission to the Archivist and public disclosure of Missing Armed Forces Personnel records, and for other purposes.