H.R.3111: Honoring the Fort Hood Heroes Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
  • Introduced Sept. 17, 2013
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 6, 2013

Bill Cosponsors

225 (24 Democrats, 201 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Honoring the Fort Hood Heroes Act - Directs: (1) the Secretary of the military department concerned to award the Purple Heart to members of the Armed Forces (members) who were killed or wounded in the attack at Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009; and (2) the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to award the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom to civilian employees and contractors of DOD who were killed or wounded in such attack. ...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 9 statements associated with H.R.3111.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Nov. 6, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Sept. 17, 2013
Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
Sept. 17, 2013
Referred to House Armed Services
Sept. 17, 2013

Introduced in the House by John Carter (R-Texas)

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