Recognizing Mayaguez Veterans Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 29, 2017)
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 happenedApr 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 29, 2017
- Apr 12, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Military Personnel Subcommittee - Mar 29, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - Mar 29, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 29, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House