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US HR3995
US HR3995To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Major Charles S. Kettles of the United States Army for acts of valor during the Vietnam War.
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Introduced
11/05/2015
11/05/2015
In Committee
11/23/2015
11/23/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Major Charles S. Kettles of the United States Army for acts of valor during the Vietnam War. This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Charles S. Kettles for acts of valor during the Vietnam War.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration for valor, to Major Charles S. Kettles of the United States Army for his courageous actions during the Vietnam War on May 15, 1967. The bill specifically waives any time limitations that might otherwise prevent the awarding of this medal, allowing for recognition of his bravery even though the events occurred decades ago, for which he was previously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (on 11/23/2015)
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