HR 1457 112th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Conflicts and wars Congressional tributes Religion Veterans' organizations and recognition

William Shemin Jewish World War I Veterans Act

Introduced: April 8, 2011 See on congress.gov

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May 18, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Apr 8, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Apr 8, 2011

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

William Shemin Jewish World War I Veterans Act - Directs the Secretaries of the Army and the Navy to: (1) review the service records of certain Jewish-American World War I veterans to determine whether that veteran should be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor; and (2) upon a positive determination, submit a recommendation to the President that the President make such award.

Makes eligible for such review and award each Jewish-American World War I veteran: (1) who was previously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, or other military decoration for service during World War I; or (2) whose name is submitted to either Secretary by the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America within one year after the enactment of this Act.

What's happening now May 18, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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