Recognizing the roles and contributions of military animals and their valiant human handlers for bravery in both war and peace, and acknowledging the importance of creating a process for honoring their valor and meritorious achievements.
Latest action · Mar 5, 2024 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Progress
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- IntroducedMar 5, 2024
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
This resolution recognizes and thanks military animals and their handlers who serve the United States in times of war and peace and supports the creation of an annual process to nominate animals for the Medal of Bravery and the Distinguished Service Medal.
Cosponsors 6
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Mar 5, 2024.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-PA | Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Original | Mar 5, 2024 |
| R-FL | Gus M. Bilirakis | Original | Mar 5, 2024 |
| R-IN | James R. Baird | Original | Mar 5, 2024 |
| D-MD | Jamie Raskin | Original | Mar 5, 2024 |
| R-CA | Ken Calvert | Original | Mar 5, 2024 |
| D-TX | Marc A. Veasey | Original | Mar 5, 2024 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Armed Services Committee | Referred Mar 5, 2024 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Mar 5, 2024Introduced in House
- Mar 5, 2024Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Titles 1
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- Official Title as Introduced
- Recognizing the roles and contributions of military animals and their valiant human handlers for bravery in both war and peace, and acknowledging the importance of creating a process for honoring their valor and meritorious achievements.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
Text 1
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- Mar 5, 2024Introduced in House
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