HR 2369
109th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Military medals, decorations, etc.
Prisoners of war
War casualties
Honor Our Fallen Prisoners of War Act
Introduced: May 16, 2005
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 16, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 16, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E983-984)
May 16, 2005
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Honor Our Fallen Prisoners of War Act - Requires the Secretary concerned to award the Purple Heart to members of the Armed Forces who die in captivity under circumstances not otherwise establishing eligibility for the Purple Heart.
Makes this Act effective as to members of the Armed Forces who die on or after December 7, 1941, including those who die prior to enactment.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Committees of jurisdiction
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