US HB8063 | 2023-2024 | 118th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Engrossed on May 9 2024 - 50% progression
Action: 2024-05-09 - Received in the Senate.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

To authorize the Secretary of the Army to posthumously award the Distinguished Service Cross to William D. Owens for his valorous actions from June 6, 1944, to June 8, 1944, during World War II at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, while serving with the 505th Parachute Infantry.

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Title

To authorize the Secretary of the Army to posthumously award the Distinguished Service Cross to William D. Owens for his valorous actions from June 6, 1944, to June 8, 1944, during World War II at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, while serving with the 505th Parachute Infantry.

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History

DateChamberAction
2024-05-09SenateReceived in the Senate.
2024-05-08HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2024-05-08HouseOn passage Passed without objection.
2024-05-08HouseConsidered by unanimous consent.
2024-05-08HouseMr. Kelly (MS) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2024-05-08HouseCommittee on Armed Services discharged.
2024-04-18HouseReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2024-04-18HouseIntroduced in House

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