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H.R.3710: Charles Butler McVay and U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS Relief Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 22, 1998
- Latest Major Action Oct. 16, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
98 (57 Democrats, 1 Independent, 41 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Charles Butler McVay and U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS Relief Act - Exonerates the late rear admiral Charles Butler McVay III, United States Navy (retired), from responsibility for the sinking of the U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS on July 30, 1945, while under his command. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the subsequent court-martial conviction of McVay was a grave injustice. Urges the President to grant McVay a posthumous pardon. Expresses the sense of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOD.
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| April 22, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Joe Scarborough (R-Fla.) |