United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 6374 (114th)
Recognizing Mayaguez Veterans Act
Introduced
17 November 2016
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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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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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 17 November 2016
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Introduced in House · EN · 17 November 2016
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 17 November 2016
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/6374
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/114/hr/6374