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- H.R.1458
H.R.1458: To provide for the award of the Purple Heart to persons held as prisoners of war before April 25, 1962, on the same basis as persons held as prisoners of war after that date.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced April 6, 1995
- Latest Major Action May 2, 1995
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (9 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of the military department concerned, for purposes of eligibility for the award of the Purple Heart, to treat a former prisoner of war (POW) who was wounded before April 25, 1962, while held as a POW (or while being taken captive) in the same manner as a former POW who is wounded on or after such date.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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| April 6, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Bob Stump (R-Ariz.) |