To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a Department of Veterans Affairs Medal for Distinguished Public Service to honor veterans who make remarkable and distinguished contributions to their communities.
Latest action · Jan 11, 2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Progress
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- IntroducedJan 4, 2013
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award a decoration called the Department of Veterans Affairs Medal for Distinguished Public Service to a veteran who, during the period after the date of the veteran's discharge or release from the active military, naval, or air service, has: (1) made remarkable and distinguished contributions to the community of the veteran; and (2) exemplified the virtues of honor, duty, and commitment to service that originally led the veteran to service in the Armed Forces.
Allows the Secretary to award such medal posthumously to such a veteran who is deceased.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jul 17, 2013.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-TN | Jim Cooper | Jul 17, 2013 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jan 11, 2013Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- Jan 4, 2013Introduced in House
- Jan 4, 2013Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jan 4, 2013Introduced in House
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