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S. 487 (101st)

A bill to include among those eligible for the prisoner-of-war medal certain individuals who were held captive in circumstances comparable to those under which persons have been held captive by enemy governments.

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Introduced

1 March 1989

Last action

1 March 1989 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsors

Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

14 January 2025

Defence

Summary

Requires the Secretary of the military department concerned to issue a prisoner-of-war medal to any person who was held captive under circumstances comparable to those under which persons have been held captive by enemy governments during periods of war.

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Timeline

  1. 1 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

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  2. 1 March 1989

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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