HR 2030 · 97th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to provide that the injuries which qualify a member of the Armed Forces for award of the military decoration of the Purple Heart shall include, in the case of a member who was held as a prisoner of war, damage inflicted during captivity.

Introduced 1981-02-24· Sponsored by Rep. Hall, Sam B., Jr. [D-TX-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.(1981-02-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Includes within injuries which qualify a member of the armed forces for the Purple Heart injuries sustained during captivity as a prisoner of war.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican