US HB3735 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 5-1)
Status: Introduced on October 6 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-10-28 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 6 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-10-28 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizes and requests the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Captain Emil Kapaun for acts of valor during the Korean War.
Title
To authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Captain Emil Kapaun of the United States Army for acts of valor during the Korean War.
Sponsors
| Rep. Sam Graves [R-MO] | Rep. Lynn Jenkins [R-KS] | Rep. Dennis Moore [D-KS] | Sen. Jerry Moran [R-KS] |
| Rep. Thomas Rooney [R-FL] | Rep. Todd Tiahrt [R-KS] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. | |
| 2009-10-06 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. |
Same As/Similar To
SB1794 (Related) 2009-10-15 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
North Korea
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
North Korea
Veterans' organizations and recognition
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/3735/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr3735/BILLS-111hr3735ih.pdf |
