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Expressing the sense of Congress that a site in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the 14 members of the Army's 24th Infantry Division who have received the Medal of Honor.

Introduced: March 22, 2012 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Jul 10, 2012
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Mar 26, 2012
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 22, 2012
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 22, 2012
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes the proud history of the 24th Infantry Division (the 24th) and its soldiers who made countless sacrifices to protect the nation's freedom.

Remembers with profound gratitude, sorrow, and respect the 14 soldiers of the 24th who received the Medal of Honor.

Encourages the provision of an appropriate site in Arlington National Cemetery for a memorial marker to honor the memory of those 14 soldiers, as long as the Secretary of the Army has exclusive authority to approve the design and site of the marker.

What's happening now July 10, 2012

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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