S 1767
107th Congress
Senate
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World War II
American Field Service Recognition Act of 2001
Introduced: December 5, 2001
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To President
Became law
Dec 5, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 5, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12449-12450)
Dec 5, 2001
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
American Field Service Recognition Act of 2001 - Considers as active duty, for purposes of veterans' benefits eligibility, service performed before August 15, 1945, by enlisted members of the American Field Service ambulance corps who reported for overseas duty during World War II and were honorably discharged. Authorizes the award of a campaign or service medal for such service.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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