Rep. Richmond Responds to Senate Passage of the Honor Flight Act
Washington DC -- Yesterday, H.R. 4812, the Honor Flight Act, a bill sponsored by Rep. Richmond (LA-02), was passed by the U.S. Senate. The bill will codify the process by which the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) provides expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling to Washington, D.C. 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. Now that the bill has passed the Senate, it will go to the President’s desk for signature.
“In Congress and across the country, we stand in support of treating our veterans with the reverence they deserve,” said Rep. Richmond. “I am proud the Senate has joined the House of Representatives in acting to pay a debt of gratitude to a group of Americans who were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice. I’m humbled to have been able to play a small role in ensuring that veterans across the nation continue to enjoy a more expedient process as they travel to our nation’s capital.”
Rep. Richmond serves as Ranking Member of the Transportation Security Subcommittee of the House Committee on Homeland Security which oversees TSA. The Honor Flight Act of 2014 is supported by the 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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