Honoring Army Specialist Monica L. Brown, extending gratitude to her and her family, and pledging continuing support for the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (18 Apr 2008): Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 320, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to honor Army Specialist Monica L. Brown. Specifically, it recognizes her bravery and heroism for risking her life to save wounded fellow soldiers in Afghanistan. The resolution also extends gratitude to Specialist Brown and her family.
The bill highlights Specialist Brown's actions following a roadside bomb attack in Afghanistan in April 2007, where she ran through gunfire to aid injured soldiers. It notes her status as one of many women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and mentions her receipt of the Silver Star, the nation's third-highest medal for valor. The resolution also broadly pledges continuing support for all men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
This measure has been referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and Senate, it would express the sentiment of Congress. Its next steps would depend on the actions of the subcommittee and the full committees.
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Official summary
Honors Army Specialist Monica L. Brown, who risked her life to save the lives of fellow wounded soldiers while serving in Afghanistan.
Pledges continued support for the men and women of the Armed Forces.
Timeline
18 Apr 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 320 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 320, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to honor Army Specialist Monica L. Brown. Specifically, it recognizes her bravery and heroism for risking her life to save wounded fellow soldiers in Afghanistan. The resolution also extends gratitude to Specialist Brown and her family. The bill highlights Specialist Brown's actions following a roadside bomb attack in Afghanistan in April 2007, where she ran through gunfire to aid injured soldiers. It notes her status as one of many women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and mentions her receipt of the Silver Star, the nation's third-highest medal for valor. The resolution also broadly pledges continuing support for all men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. This measure has been referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and Senate, it would express the sentiment of Congress. Its next steps would depend on the actions of the subcommittee and the full committees.
- Has H.Con.Res. 320 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 320. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 320?
- H.Con.Res. 320 was sponsored by Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (D-TX), with 75 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 320?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (18 Apr 2008).
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