[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 113 (Thursday, July 10, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H6347]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                         HEROES' HOMECOMING ACT

  (Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, yesterday I introduced 
H.R. 6446, the Heroes' Homecoming Act, which requires U.S. carriers to 
do what Congress has asked them to do twice: offer the lowest available 
airfare for active duty military trying to return home to their loved 
ones.
  Sometimes active duty servicemembers don't have the luxury of knowing 
far in advance of when they will be able to leave, oftentimes having 
less than 24-hours' notice. And purchasing an airline ticket to get 
home can cost a family a fortune. Our troops deserve better, and 
Congress has twice asked airlines to give more flexibility for lower 
airfares for active servicemen and women. I have heard this over and 
over from soldiers that the airlines are not doing this.
  When airlines have come to Congress asking for help with massive 
bailouts, we helped. Now it's time for airlines to help our most 
deserving brave men and women who protect our Nation and our Nation's 
skies.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting our troops and our 
families by cosponsoring the Heroes' Homecoming Act and help our 
soldiers get better fares when they're returning home.

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