US Congress House Bill 1788 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Introduced on March 29 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-04-12 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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.

Recognizing Mayaguez Veterans Act

Rep. Mark Meadows [R-NC]

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard [D-HI]

Rep. Paul Cook [R-CA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2017-04-12	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
2017-03-29	House	Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2017-03-29	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1788/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1788/BILLS-115hr1788ih.pdf