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Introduced
04/27/2017
04/27/2017
In Committee
05/23/2017
05/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Guardians of America's Freedom Medal Act This bill requires each military department to carry out a program to award medals or other commendations to military working dogs and their handlers to recognize valor or meritorious achievement.
AI Summary
This bill requires each military department to establish a program to award medals or other commendations to military working dogs and their handlers to recognize valor or meritorious achievement. The medals and commendations will be designed by the respective military department and awarded in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (8)
Leonard Lance (R)*,
Matt Gaetz (R),
Walter Jones (R),
Frank LoBiondo (R),
Frank Pallone (D),
Bill Pascrell (D),
Tim Ryan (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (on 05/23/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2211/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2211/BILLS-115hr2211ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2211/BILLS-115hr2211ih.pdf.pdf |
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