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H.R.2704: Purple Heart Heroes Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced May 25, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 17, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (7 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 25, 2017
Bill Summary
Purple Heart Heroes Act of 2017 This bill permits Purple Heart veterans and their dependents to use commissary stores and MWR retail facilities on the same basis as members of the Armed Forces entitled to retired or retainer pay and their dependents. A "Purple Heart veteran" is a veteran who has a disability that is: (1) attributable to an injury for which the veteran was awarded the Purple Heart, and (2) compensable under the laws...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 17, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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| May 25, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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| May 25, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Daniel Lipinski (D-Ill.) |