HR 2477
112th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Veterans' organizations and recognition
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a Department of Veterans Affairs Medal for Distinguished Public Service to honor veterans who make remarkable and distinguished contributions to their communities.
Introduced: July 8, 2011
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 15, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jul 8, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 8, 2011
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award a decoration called the Department of Veterans Affairs Medal for Distinguished Public Service to a veteran who, during the period after the date of the veteran's discharge or release from the active military, naval, or air service, has: (1) made remarkable and distinguished contributions to the community of the veteran, and (2) exemplified the virtues of honor, duty, and commitment to service that originally led the veteran to service in the Armed Forces.
Allows the Secretary to award such medal posthumously to such a veteran who is deceased.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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