Concurrent resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and commending recipients of the Purple Heart for their courage and sacrifice on behalf of the United States.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Aug 2007): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 49, would have Congress formally recognize the 75th anniversary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. It would also commend recipients of the Purple Heart medal for their courage and sacrifice in service to the United States. The resolution encourages Americans to learn about the Purple Heart medal and what it represents.
The resolution affects all recipients of the Purple Heart medal, a combat decoration awarded to service members wounded or killed in action. It also acknowledges the Military Order of the Purple Heart, an organization composed solely of Purple Heart recipients.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2007. It was then referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and Senate, it would express the sentiment of Congress but would not require the President's signature to become effective.
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Official summary
Congratulates the Military Order of the Purple Heart on its 75th anniversary as a national organization whose goals are to preserve and sustain the honor of the Armed Forces.
Commends all Purple Heart recipients for their courage and sacrifice on behalf of the United States.
Encourages all Americans to learn about the Purple Heart and the honor, courage, and bravery it symbolizes.
Timeline
3 Aug 2007
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 49 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 49, would have Congress formally recognize the 75th anniversary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. It would also commend recipients of the Purple Heart medal for their courage and sacrifice in service to the United States. The resolution encourages Americans to learn about the Purple Heart medal and what it represents. The resolution affects all recipients of the Purple Heart medal, a combat decoration awarded to service members wounded or killed in action. It also acknowledges the Military Order of the Purple Heart, an organization composed solely of Purple Heart recipients. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2007. It was then referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and Senate, it would express the sentiment of Congress but would not require the President's signature to become effective.
- Has H.Con.Res. 49 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 49. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 49?
- H.Con.Res. 49 was sponsored by Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3] (R-NC), with 91 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 49?
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (3 Aug 2007).
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