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S.2157: Honor Our Fallen Prisoners of War Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Dec. 21, 2005
- Latest Major Action Dec. 21, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (10 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Honor Our Fallen Prisoners of War Act - Requires the Secretary concerned, for purposes of awarding the Purple Heart, to treat members of the Armed Forces who die in captivity under circumstances establishing eligibility for the prisoner-of-war medal but not for the Purple Heart as a member who is killed or wounded in action. Applies this Act to members who died on or after December 7, 1941.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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| Dec. 21, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) |