Recognizing Mayaguez Veterans Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 17, 2016)
Recognizing Mayaguez Veterans Act
This bill requires the military department concerned, upon application by or on behalf of a veteran who was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for participation in the Mayaguez rescue operation of May 12-May 15, 1975, or who otherwise participated in such operation, to award that veteran the Vietnam Service Medal, notwithstanding any otherwise applicable requirements. Such award shall be made in lieu of any Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal awarded for participation in such operation.
What just happenedNov 17, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 17, 2016
- Nov 17, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - Nov 17, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 17, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House