HR 2856 · 111th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

U.S. Military Medals and Insignia Pride and Patriotism Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-06-12· Sponsored by Rep. Fallin, Mary [R-OK-5]· House

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.(2009-06-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] U.S. Military Medals and Insignia Pride and Patriotism Act of 2009 - Prohibits a military exchange store or other nonappropriated fund instrumentality of DOD from purchasing for resale any military decorations, ribbons, badges, medals, insignia, or other military accoutrements not produced in the United States (Buy American requirement). Provides an exception when the Secretary determines that a satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity of an item produced in the United States cannot be procured. Includes U.S. territories and possessions within the definition of "United States" for purposes of this Act.…

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Cosponsors (13)

3 Democrats10 Republicans
Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-3]OH
Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]UT
Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2]OK
Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]MI
Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6]MD
Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3]TX
Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1]HI
Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]OK
Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4]MO
Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25]CA
Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2]MN
Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4]LA
Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-52]CA