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| http://richmond.house.gov/press-release/rep-richmond-responds-house-passage-honor-flight-act | Rep. Richmond Responds to House Passage of the Honor Flight Act | 2014-07-22 | 2014 | 2014-07 | Democrat | House | LA | Cedric Richmond | R000588 | richmond.house.gov | legacy | Washington DC -- Today, H.R. 4812 the Honor Flight Act a bill sponsored by Rep. Richmond (LA-02), passed the House of Representatives via voice vote. The bill would codify the process by which the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) provides expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling to visit war memorials built and dedicated to honor their service in Washington D.C. Expedited screening services will save veterans’ time and show them their proper respect and appreciation. “The ‘Honor Flight Act’ is a measure that seeks to pay a debt of gratitude to a group of Americans who were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that we are able to enjoy the freedoms that we have today,” said Rep. Richmond. “Although we may never be able to fully repay our veterans for their bravery, our national memorials bring into focus their lasting contribution and their impact on American history. It just makes sense that they are treated with the reverence and gratitude they deserve when visiting memorials erected in their honor.” 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. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |