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S.1500: Honoring the Fort Hood Heroes Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 12, 2013
- Latest Major Action Sept. 12, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (All 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)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 12, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6448)
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| Sept. 12, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Cornyn (R-Texas) |