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H.R.671: In Memory Medal for Forgotten Veterans Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Jan. 26, 2009
- Latest Major Action Feb. 6, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
In Memory Medal For Forgotten Veterans Act - Establishes the "Jesus (Chuchi) Salgado Medal" to be issued by the Secretary of Defense to a qualifying veteran who died after serving in the Vietnam War but whose death is determined to be a direct result of such service and whose name is not eligible for placement on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Jan. 26, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Bob Filner (D-Calif.) |