HR 550 · 106th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that persons who have been convicted of a capital crime may not be awarded the Purple Heart.

Introduced 1999-02-03· Sponsored by Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25]· 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.(1999-02-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits the award of the Purple Heart to persons convicted of a capital offense that carries a sentence of death or life imprisonment without parole.…

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Cosponsors (3)

1 Democrat2 Republicans