A bill to direct the President to provide for the award of the Purple Heart to prisoners of war held during World War I, World War II, and the Korean conflict under the same criteria applicable to prisoners of war held during the Vietnam era.

Summary

Directs the President to award the Purple Heart to any individual wounded or killed while held as a prisoner of war during World War I, World War II, or the Korean conflict.

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Timeline

1. 22 June 1982

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 June 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 22 June 1982

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Sponsors

• Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] · D · Sponsor
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