Public Law 113-221 · H.R. 4812 · Became law

Honor Flight Act

Official title: “To amend title 49, United States Code, to require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to establish a process for providing expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor their service, and for other purposes.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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The Senate passed it without objection on December 4, 2014. No individual votes are recorded.

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