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- H.R.1226
H.R.1226: Veterans Expedited Military Medals Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 23, 1999
- Latest Major Action April 9, 1999
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (24 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Veterans Expedited Military Medals Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish and carry out a plan to make available to specified defense organizations the funds and other resources necessary to ensure the elimination of the backlog in satisfying requests of former military personnel for the issuance or replacement of military decorations. Requires a report from the Secretary to Congress on the plan and backlog status.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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| March 23, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Lane A. Evans (D-Ill.) |