HR 3298
97th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Awards, medals, prizes
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Military medals, decorations, etc.
Prisoners of war
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to establish the Prisoner of War Medal.
Introduced: April 29, 1981
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5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 6, 1982
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Army.
May 1, 1981
Referred to Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.
May 1, 1981
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Apr 29, 1981
Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.
Apr 29, 1981
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Establishes a Prisoner of War Medal to be awarded by the President in the name of Congress to any person who while serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States was held by any force hostile to the United States as a prisoner, internee, or hostage.
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Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Army.
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