United States 112th Congress Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

HR 2061 — Civilian Service Recognition Act of 2011

Last action — Became Public Law No: 112-73.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 31, 2011. Enacted.

Summary

Civilian Service Recognition Act of 2011 - Authorizes a federal executive agency head to: (1) give a U.S. flag for an individual who was an agency employee and who died of employment-related injuries suffered as a result of a criminal act, an act of terrorism, a natural disaster, or other circumstance as determined by the President, upon the request of the employee's widow or widower, child, sibling, or parent, or other another individual other than the next of kin as determined by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM); and (2) disclose unclassified information that does not endanger national security to show that such employee is eligible to receive a flag. Requires agency heads to provide appropriate notice to agency employees of the flag benefit provided by this Act. Defines "employee" for purposes of this Act to include an officer or employee of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) or the Postal Regulatory Commission.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 112-73.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  6. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8466)

  7. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  8. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  9. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  10. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 818). (text: CR H7223)

  11. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7234-7235)

  12. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  13. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2061.

  14. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7223-7226)

  15. Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  16. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 96.

  17. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 112-149.

  18. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  19. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  20. Committee Hearings Held.

  21. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2061 do?
Civilian Service Recognition Act of 2011 - Authorizes a federal executive agency head to: (1) give a U.S. flag for an individual who was an agency employee and who died of employment-related injuries suffered as a result of a criminal act, an act of terrorism, a natural disaster, or other circumstance as determined by the President, upon the request of the employee's widow or widower, child, sibling, or parent, or other another individual other than the next of kin as determined by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM); and (2) disclose unclassified information that does not endanger national security to show that such employee is eligible to receive a flag. Requires agency heads to provide appropriate notice to agency employees of the flag benefit provided by this Act. Defines "employee" for purposes of this Act to include an officer or employee of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) or the Postal Regulatory Commission.
Who sponsors HR 2061?
HR 2061 is sponsored by Richard Hanna (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 2061?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 31, 2011. Enacted.
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