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H.R.558: To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the award of the Purple Heart to persons wounded in action by friendly fire.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Jan. 21, 1993
- Latest Major Action Jan. 28, 1993
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
101 (68 Democrats, 33 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Makes eligible for the award of the Purple Heart those persons wounded in action on or after December 7, 1941, by weapon fire while engaged in armed conflict, regardless of the origin of the weapon fire.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Forces and Personnel.
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Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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Jan. 21, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Douglas Brian Peterson (D-Fla.) |