Rep. Richmond Introduces Bill to Honor Veterans by Expediting Travel

Washington DC -- Today, Rep. Richmond (LA-02) introduced H.R. 4812 The Honor Flight Act, a bill which would require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 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. Expedited screening services will save veterans’ time and show them their proper respect and appreciation.

“It is an honor to introduce legislation that will give further commendation to the veterans of who have fought valiantly in the name of freedom,” said Rep. Richmond. “Any veteran who desires to travel to our Nation’s Capitol to visit the memorials constructed in their honor should be afforded every opportunity to do so in the most dignified manner. It is the least we can do. ”

The Honor Flight Act of 2014 is supported by Honor Flight Network, a non-profit organization that works with airlines and other non-profits to transport American veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials built and dedicated in honor of their service.

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