US HB3623 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 3-1)
Status: Introduced on December 8 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-02-07 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on December 8 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-02-07 - 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 Arthur Jibilian for his actions, while a member of the Navy and OSS, during the successful 1944 operation by the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), code-named "Operation Halyard," to protect and facilitate in the rescue of over 500 allied airmen behind enemy lines.
Title
To authorize and request the President to award the congressional Medal of Honor to Arthur Jibilian for actions behind enemy lines during World War II while a member of the United States Navy and the Office of Strategic Services.
Sponsors
| Rep. Robert Latta [R-OH] | Rep. Steve Austria [R-OH] | Rep. Bill Johnson [R-OH] | Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D-OH] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-02-07 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. |
| 2011-12-08 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/3623/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr3623/BILLS-112hr3623ih.pdf |
