Honor Our Fallen Prisoners of War Act

Summary

Honor Our Fallen Prisoners of War Act - Requires the Secretary concerned to award the Purple Heart to members of the Armed Forces who die in captivity under circumstances not otherwise establishing eligibility for the Purple Heart. Makes this Act effective as to members of the Armed Forces who die on or after December 7, 1941, including those who die prior to enactment.

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Timeline

1. 20 May 2004

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 20 May 2004

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 20 May 2004

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 3 June 2004

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3757)

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 20 May 2004 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 20 May 2004

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 20 May 2004

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 20 May 2004

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Sponsors

• Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• MIKE DOYLE · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsas00 · Standing

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