Recognizing Mayaguez Veterans Act

Summary

Recognizing Mayaguez Veterans Act This bill requires the military department concerned, upon application by or on behalf of a veteran who was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for participation in the Mayaguez rescue operation of May 12-May 15, 1975, or who otherwise participated in such operation, to award that veteran the Vietnam Service Medal, notwithstanding any otherwise applicable requirements. Such award shall be made in lieu of any Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal awarded for participation in such operation.

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Timeline

1. 29 March 2017

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 29 March 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 29 March 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 12 April 2017

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 29 March 2017 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 29 March 2017

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 29 March 2017

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 29 March 2017

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Sponsors

• Mark Meadows · R · Sponsor
• Tulsi Gabbard · D · Sponsor
• Paul Cook · R · Cosponsor
• · hsas00 · Standing

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