United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 3970 (105th)
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that persons who have been convicted of a capital crime may not be awarded the Purple Heart.
Introduced
22 May 1998
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1457)
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Summary
Prohibits the award of the Purple Heart to persons convicted of a capital offense that carries a sentence of death or life imprisonment without parole.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 22 May 1998
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 22 May 1998
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 22 May 1998
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/3970
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/105/hr/3970