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Introduced
03/29/2017
03/29/2017
In Committee
08/23/2017
08/23/2017
Crossed Over
08/04/2017
08/04/2017
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act This bill provides that regulations restricting the purchase, production, sale, or exchange of military medals or decorations may not authorize the sale of a Purple Heart awarded to a member of the Armed Forces, unless the sale is conducted by the member to whom the Purple Heart was awarded.
AI Summary
This bill, the Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act, amends federal law to prohibit the sale of Purple Hearts awarded to members of the Armed Forces, unless the sale is conducted by the recipient. The Purple Heart is a military decoration that recognizes the sacrifice of American service members, and this bill aims to protect the special status of this symbol by imposing penalties, such as fines and imprisonment, for the unauthorized sale of these medals.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
David Perdue (R)*,
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Susan Collins (R),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Luther Strange (R),
Tom Udall (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (on 08/23/2017)
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