HR 6406 · 118th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Last Servicemember Standing Medal Act

Introduced 2023-11-14· Sponsored by Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]· House

Bill Progress

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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.(2023-11-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Last Servicemember Standing Medal Act This bill establishes the Last Servicemember Standing medal for certain members of the Armed Forces. A person eligible for the medal is any servicemember who served on active duty; was deployed during war or an overseas contingency operation; as a result of a combat instance during such war or operation, was the last surviving member of a unit; demonstrated extraordinary heroism during such combat; and whose character is recommended for recognition by their commanding officer and at least two peers. The medal may be issued to the next-of-kin if the recipient is deceased.…

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Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Republican