HR 2248
102th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Ex-prisoners of war
Korean War, 1950-1953
Military medals, decorations, etc.
World War I
World War II
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: May 7, 1991
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4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 14, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.
May 14, 1991
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
May 7, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 7, 1991
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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