HR 2858 · 106th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

To authorize the award of the Medal of Honor to Andrew J. Smith for acts of valor during the Civil War.

Introduced 1999-09-14· Sponsored by Rep. Ewing, Thomas W. [R-IL-15]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Requested from DOD.(1999-09-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Andrew J. Smith, posthumously, for his actions during the Civil War on November 30, 1864, while serving as an infantry corporal in the 55th Massachusetts Voluntary Infantry during the Battle of Honey Hill in South Carolina.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Republicans