United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 648 — To amend title 4, United States Code, to authorize members of the Armed Forces not in uniform and veterans to render a military salute during the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Allows members of the Armed Forces not in uniform and veterans to render the military salute during the recitation of the pledge of allegiance.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 648 do?
Allows members of the Armed Forces not in uniform and veterans to render the military salute during the recitation of the pledge of allegiance.
Who sponsors HR 648?
HR 648 is sponsored by Lee Terry (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 648?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 648?
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