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H.R.561: To waive time limitations specified by law in order to allow the Medal of Honor to be awarded to Gary Lee McKiddy, of Miamisburg, Ohio, for acts of valor while a helicopter crew chief and door gunner with the 1st Cavalry Division during the Vietnam War.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 2, 2005
- Latest Major Action March 14, 2005
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (13 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Authorizes and requests the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Gary Lee McKiddy of Miamisburg, Ohio, for acts of valor while serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, notwithstanding otherwise application time limitations.
(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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| Feb. 2, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Sander M. Levin (D-Mich.) |