HR 6374
114th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Military operations and strategy
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam
Recognizing Mayaguez Veterans Act
Introduced: November 17, 2016
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Became law
Nov 17, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Nov 17, 2016
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Recognizing Mayaguez Veterans Act
This bill requires the military department concerned, upon application by or on behalf of a veteran who was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for participation in the Mayaguez rescue operation of May 12-May 15, 1975, or who otherwise participated in such operation, to award that veteran the Vietnam Service Medal, notwithstanding any otherwise applicable requirements. Such award shall be made in lieu of any Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal awarded for participation in such operation.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Committees of jurisdiction
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