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Introduced
04/05/2022
04/05/2022
In Committee
04/05/2022
04/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to list certain individuals who are awarded the Purple Heart on the internet website of the Department of Defense that lists individ- uals who have been awarded certain military awards.
AI Summary
This bill, the Honoring Purple Heart Recipients Act of 2022, would require the Secretary of Defense to list on the Department of Defense's public website individuals who are awarded the Purple Heart for qualifying actions that occur after the bill's enactment. The individual or their next of kin must elect to be included on the list, and the public release of their name must not pose a security risk. The goal of the bill is to publicly recognize and honor those who have received the Purple Heart, a military decoration awarded to members of the armed forces who are wounded or killed in action.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (8)
Pat Toomey (R)*,
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Bob Casey (D),
Steve Daines (R),
Angus King (I),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Rick Scott (R),
Jon Tester (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 04/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4006/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4006/BILLS-117s4006is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4006/BILLS-117s4006is.pdf.pdf |
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