US HB2082 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on May 21 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-06-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 21 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-06-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizes and requests the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Megellas for acts of valor on January 28, 1945, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.
Title
To authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Megellas, formerly of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and currently of Colleyville, Texas, for acts of valor on January 28, 1945, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.
Sponsors
| Rep. Thomas Petri [R-WI] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-20 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. |
| 2013-05-21 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. |
Same As/Similar To
SB993 (Same As) 2013-06-04 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services by unanimous consent.
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Belgium
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Private legislation
Belgium
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Private legislation
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/2082/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr2082/BILLS-113hr2082ih.pdf |
