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To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Thomas H. Griffin for acts of valor as a member of the Army during the Vietnam War.
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2399
Bill 118 hr 2399, also known as the "Thomas H. Griffin Medal of Honor Act," is a piece of legislation that seeks to authorize the President of the United States to award the Medal of Honor to Thomas H. Griffin for his acts of valor as a member of the Army during the Vietnam War.
Thomas H. Griffin is being recognized for his exceptional bravery and courage displayed during his service in Vietnam. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces for acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.
If this bill is passed, Thomas H. Griffin will join the ranks of the many other brave men and women who have received this prestigious award for their selfless actions in defense of our country. This legislation serves as a way to honor and commemorate Griffin's extraordinary service and sacrifice during the Vietnam War. Overall, the "Thomas H. Griffin Medal of Honor Act" is a bipartisan effort to recognize and celebrate the bravery and heroism of a deserving individual who served our country with distinction.
Thomas H. Griffin is being recognized for his exceptional bravery and courage displayed during his service in Vietnam. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces for acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.
If this bill is passed, Thomas H. Griffin will join the ranks of the many other brave men and women who have received this prestigious award for their selfless actions in defense of our country. This legislation serves as a way to honor and commemorate Griffin's extraordinary service and sacrifice during the Vietnam War. Overall, the "Thomas H. Griffin Medal of Honor Act" is a bipartisan effort to recognize and celebrate the bravery and heroism of a deserving individual who served our country with distinction.
Congressional Summary of HR 2399
This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Thomas Helmut Griffin for acts of valor as a captain in the Army during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2399
Bill HR 2399 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2399 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2399's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of March 29, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2399
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2399
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Thomas H. Griffin for acts of valor as a member of the Army during the Vietnam War.
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Thomas H. Griffin for acts of valor as a member of the Army during the Vietnam War.
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