HR 2816
101th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Ex-prisoners of war
Military medals, decorations, etc.
To authorize the award of the Purple Heart to former prisoners of war of World War I, World War II, and the Korean War for injuries received during captivity.
Introduced: June 29, 1989
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 10, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.
Jul 10, 1989
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Jun 29, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 29, 1989
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Provides for the awarding of the Purple Heart to former prisoners of war held captive before April 25, 1962, on the same basis at it may be awarded former prisoners of war captured on or after such date.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.
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