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- H.R.154
H.R.154: To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a Department of Veterans Affairs Medal for Distinguished Public Service to honor veterans who make remarkable and distinguished contributions to their communities.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2013
- Latest Major Action Jan. 11, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award a decoration called the Department of Veterans Affairs Medal for Distinguished Public Service to a veteran who, during the period after the date of the veteran's discharge or release from the active military, naval, or air service, has: (1) made remarkable and distinguished contributions to the community of the veteran; and (2) exemplified the virtues of honor, duty, and commitment to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 11, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| Jan. 4, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Jan. 4, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Mike McIntyre (D-N.C.) |