H.R. 833 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
To amend title 10, United States Code, to require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal.
H.R. 833 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Feb 26, 2013, sponsored by Duncan Hunter with 131 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 26, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 131
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Requires the Purple Heart to be placed in precedence above the Distinguished Warfare Medal.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Duncan Hunter (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 34 Democrats, 97 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 26, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Mar 14, 2013)
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