Korea Defense Service Medal Act

Senate Bill 999 - Korea Defense Service Medal Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-01-16T16:47:43Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 999 Korea Defense Service Medal Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 999

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Air force personnel

- Armed forces abroad

- Armistices

- Army personnel

- Commemorations

- East Asia

- History

- International Affairs

- Korean War, 1950-1953

- Marines

- Military medals, decorations, etc.

- Naval personnel

- South Korea

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 999

Korea Defense Service Medal Act

A 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