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S.RES.230: A resolution to urge the President to announce at the earliest opportunity the results of the Senior Army Decorations Board which reviewed certain cases of gallantry and heroism by black Americans during World War II.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 29, 1996
- Latest Major Action Feb. 29, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Commends: (1) the Secretary of the Army for convening a study to determine whether racial bias and procedural violations resulted in medals not being awarded to black American members of the Army for their acts of distinguished or heroic service in World War II; and (2) the Senior Army Decorations Board for convening to review cases pertaining to certain Black American members of the Army for their acts of conspicuous gallantry in that war....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
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| Feb. 29, 1996 |
Introduced in the Senate by James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.) |