To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Thomas H. Griffin for acts of valor as a member of the Army during the Vietnam War.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill reduces acts of valor described Congress recognizes the following acts of valor by Thomas Helmut Griffin: Thomas Helmut Griffin distinguished himself by valorous actions against overwhelming odds while serving as a, creates findings Congress finds the following with regards to the original decision to award a Silver Star to Thomas Helmut Griffin: When awarding him the Silver Star, CPT Griffin’s chain of command was unaware of, and creates authorization of award of medal of honor to Thomas Helmut Griffin for acts of valor as a member of the Army during the Vietnam War Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 7274 of title 10. It relies on grants and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Veterans, Environment, Criminal Justice, and Veterans Affairs.
Who Benefits and How
Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Reduces acts of valor described Congress recognizes the following acts of valor by Thomas Helmut Griffin: Thomas Helmut Griffin distinguished himself by valorous actions against overwhelming odds while serving as a...
- Creates findings Congress finds the following with regards to the original decision to award a Silver Star to Thomas Helmut Griffin: When awarding him the Silver Star, CPT Griffin’s chain of command was unaware of...
- Creates authorization of award of medal of honor to Thomas Helmut Griffin for acts of valor as a member of the Army during the Vietnam War Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 7274 of title 10...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill reduces acts of valor described Congress recognizes the following acts of valor by Thomas Helmut Griffin: Thomas Helmut Griffin distinguished himself by valorous actions against overwhelming odds while serving as a, creates findings Congress finds the following with regards to the original decision to award a Silver Star to Thomas Helmut Griffin: When awarding him the Silver Star, CPT Griffin’s chain of command was unaware of, and creates authorization of award of medal of honor to Thomas Helmut Griffin for acts of valor as a member of the Army during the Vietnam War Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 7274 of title 10.
Key Policy Areas
Veterans, Environment, Criminal Justice, Veterans Affairs
Primary Purpose
The bill reduces acts of valor described Congress recognizes the following acts of valor by Thomas Helmut Griffin: Thomas Helmut Griffin distinguished himself by valorous actions against overwhelming odds while serving as a, creates findings Congress finds the following with regards to the original decision to award a Silver Star to Thomas Helmut Griffin: When awarding him the Silver Star, CPT Griffin’s chain of command was unaware of, and creates authorization of award of medal of honor to Thomas Helmut Griffin for acts of valor as a member of the Army during the Vietnam War Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 7274 of title 10.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Panetta introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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