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To waive the time limitations specified by law for the award of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces to permit the award of the Distinguished-Service Cross to Edward Halcomb for acts of extraordinary heroism during the Korean War.

1/11/2023, 1:28 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 1337

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to award the Distinguished-Service Cross to Edward Halcomb for acts of extraordinary heroism from August 20, 1950, to October 19, 1950, during the Korean War, notwithstanding otherwise applicable time limitations.

Current Status of Bill HR 1337

Bill HR 1337 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 4, 2015. Bill HR 1337 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on March 4, 2015.  Bill HR 1337's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. as of November 23, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1337

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1337

Primary Policy Focus

Potential Impact Areas

- Private Legislation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1337

To waive the time limitations specified by law for the award of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces to permit the award of the Distinguished-Service Cross to Edward Halcomb for acts of extraordinary heroism during the Korean War.
To waive the time limitations specified by law for the award of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces to permit the award of the Distinguished-Service Cross to Edward Halcomb for acts of extraordinary heroism during the Korean War.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1337

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