H.R. 2249 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
World War I Valor Medals Review Act
H.R. 2249 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Apr 10, 2019, sponsored by J. French Hill with 34 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 10, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 34
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
World War I Valor Medals Review Act This bill requires review of the service records of certain decorated World War I veterans to determine whether they should be awarded the Medal of Honor for valor during that war.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
J. French Hill (R-AR). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 20 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 10, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Apr 11, 2019)
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