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- H.R.658
H.R.658: To authorize and request the President to award the congressional Medal of Honor to Arthur Jibilian for actions behind enemy lines during World War II while a member of the United States Navy and the Office of Strategic Services.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Feb. 13, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Authorizes and requests the President to award the Medal of Honor to Arthur Jibilian for his actions, while a member of the Navy and OSS, during the successful 1944 operation by the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), code-named "Operation Halyard," to protect and facilitate in the rescue of over 500 allied airmen behind enemy lines.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 28, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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| Feb. 13, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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| Feb. 13, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Robert E. Latta (R-Ohio) |