United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2816 (101st)
To authorize the award of the Purple Heart to former prisoners of war of World War I, World War II, and the Korean War for injuries received during captivity.
Introduced
29 June 1989
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.
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Summary
Provides for the awarding of the Purple Heart to former prisoners of war held captive before April 25, 1962, on the same basis at it may be awarded former prisoners of war captured on or after such date.
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Introduced in House (text)
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Introduced in House · EN
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 29 June 1989
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/house-bill/2816
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/101/hr/2816