HR 3937 · 98th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to direct the President to provide for the award of the Purple Heart to prisoners of war held during World War I, World War II, and the Korean conflict under the same criteria applicable to prisoners of war held during the Vietnam era.

Introduced 1983-09-20· Sponsored by Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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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.(1983-09-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the President to award the Purple Heart to any individual wounded or killed while held as a prisoner of war during World War I, World War II, or the Korean conflict under the same criteria applicable to prisoners of war held during the Vietnam era.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6]IL