HR 7770
Fallen Pandemic Heroes Flag Act of 2020
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Bill overview
This bill, the Fallen Pandemic Heroes Flag Act of 2020, allows Members of Congress to provide Capitol-flown flags and a certificate of sympathy to the immediate family of frontline workers who died while responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. These frontline workers include individuals in agriculture, childcare, food service, healthcare, and other essential occupations. The Architect of the Capitol will create regulations to determine who qualifies as a frontline worker and establish procedures for requesting these flags.
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Primary sponsor
Gilbert Ray, Jr. Cisneros
Cosponsor
Peter T. King
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