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S. 1767 (107th)

American Field Service Recognition Act of 2001

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Introduced

5 December 2001

Last action

5 December 2001 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

19 August 2025

Defence

Summary

American Field Service Recognition Act of 2001 - Considers as active duty, for purposes of veterans' benefits eligibility, service performed before August 15, 1945, by enlisted members of the American Field Service ambulance corps who reported for overseas duty during World War II and were honorably discharged. Authorizes the award of a campaign or service medal for such service.

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Timeline

  1. 5 December 2001

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 December 2001

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12449-12450)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 December 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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