Korea Defense Service Medal Act

1/16/2023, 4:47 PM

Congressional Summary of S 999

Korea Defense Service Medal Act - Directs the Secretary of the military department concerned to issue a campaign medal, to be known as the Korea Defense Service Medal, to each member who served in the Republic of Korea or its adjacent waters after July 27, 1954.

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Current Status of Bill S 999

Bill S 999 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 7, 2001. Bill S 999 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on June 7, 2001.  Bill S 999's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of June 7, 2001

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 999

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
63
Democrat Cosponsors
36
Republican Cosponsors
26
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 999

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Air force personnelArmed forces abroadArmisticesArmy personnelCommemorationsEast AsiaHistoryInternational AffairsKorean War, 1950-1953MarinesMilitary medals, decorations, etc.Naval personnelSouth Korea

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 999

Korea Defense Service Medal ActA bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for a Korea Defense Service Medal to be issued to members of the Armed Forces who participated in operations in Korea after the end of the Korean War.Korea Defense Service Medal Act
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