H.R. 1889
Children of Military Service Members Commemorative Lapel Pin Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Sponsor
Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Bill Details
- Update Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Bill Type
- HR
- Bill Number
- 1,889
- Congress
- 113
- Introduced Date
- May 8, 2013
- Policy Area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Is Law
- No
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Source: House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Source: House floor actions
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Children of Military Service Members Commemorative Lapel Pin Act - Requires a lapel button, to be known as the children of military service members commemorative lapel button, to be designed, as approved by the Secretary of Defense (DOD), to identify and recognize child dependents of members of the Armed Forces who serve on active duty for more than 30 days. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary should expedite the design and manufacture of the button, as well as mechanisms to facilitate its issuance.
Makes such button available retroactively to the child of any member satisfying such eligibility conditions before the enactment of this Act.
Requires the Secretary to notify members with qualifying service since September 11, 2001, of the availability of the button.
Armed Services Committee
Introduced in House
May 8, 2013