US HRes335

Bill

US HRes335

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.

Introduced
05/17/2017

In Committee
06/16/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day. Supports the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.

AI Summary

This Resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day, which is observed on August 7th. It acknowledges the historical significance of the Purple Heart Medal, established by General George Washington in 1782 as the Badge of Military Merit and officially authorized in 1932 as its successor, making it the oldest U.S. military decoration still in use. The resolution highlights that the Purple Heart is awarded to members of the Armed Forces who are killed or wounded in action or as prisoners of war, and it encourages all Americans to learn about the medal's history, honor its recipients, and participate in activities that show support for those who have earned it.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (18)

Timothy Walz (D)*, Julia Brownley (D), Joe Courtney (D), Elizabeth Esty (D), Dwight Evans (D), Trent Franks (R), Walter Jones (R), Ann Kuster (D), Daniel Lipinski (D), Sean Maloney (D), Brian Mast (R), Jimmy Panetta (D), Scott Peters (D), David Roe (R), Tim Ryan (D), Carol Shea-Porter (D), Mark Takano (D), Mike Thompson (D),

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (on 06/16/2017)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/335/all-info

(4 Companion Bills)

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Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/335/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres335/BILLS-115hres335ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres335/BILLS-115hres335ih.pdf.pdf

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HR2810	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018	Became Public Law No: 115-91. (TXT \| PDF)	Related
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SRes241	A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4673; consideration: CR S4695; text of measure as introduced: CR S4673-4674)	Related
SRes591	A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5312; text: CR S5270; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5270)	Same As

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