To waive the time limitations specified by law in order to allow the Medal of Honor to be awarded posthumously to Richard L. Etchberger of Hamburg, Pennsylvania, for acts of valor on March 11, 1968, while an Air Force Chief Master Sergeant serving in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam era.
Latest action · Feb 26, 2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Progress
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- IntroducedJan 31, 2007
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Richard L. Etchberger, U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant, for acts of valor in Laos during the Vietnam conflict.
Cosponsors
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Actions 3
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- Feb 26, 2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
- Jan 31, 2007Introduced in House
- Jan 31, 2007Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
Text 1
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- Jan 31, 2007Introduced in House
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