Sergeant Rafael Peralta Medal of Honor Authorization Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires findings; Sense of Congress Congress finds the following: On November 15, 2004, during combat operations in Fallujah, Iraq, Sergeant Rafael Peralta, United States Marine Corps, served as a squad leader and creates authorization for award of Medal of Honor to Sergeant Rafael Peralta Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in sections 8298(a) and 8300 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation. It relies on reporting requirements, grants, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Government Operations.
Who Benefits and How
Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires findings; Sense of Congress Congress finds the following: On November 15, 2004, during combat operations in Fallujah, Iraq, Sergeant Rafael Peralta, United States Marine Corps, served as a squad leader...
- Creates authorization for award of Medal of Honor to Sergeant Rafael Peralta Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in sections 8298(a) and 8300 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires findings; Sense of Congress Congress finds the following: On November 15, 2004, during combat operations in Fallujah, Iraq, Sergeant Rafael Peralta, United States Marine Corps, served as a squad leader and creates authorization for award of Medal of Honor to Sergeant Rafael Peralta Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in sections 8298(a) and 8300 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation.
Key Policy Areas
Government Operations
Primary Purpose
The bill requires findings; Sense of Congress Congress finds the following: On November 15, 2004, during combat operations in Fallujah, Iraq, Sergeant Rafael Peralta, United States Marine Corps, served as a squad leader and creates authorization for award of Medal of Honor to Sergeant Rafael Peralta Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in sections 8298(a) and 8300 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Regulated entities and members of the public 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
Darrell Issa
R-CA | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
Mr. Issa (for himself and Mr. Vargas) introduced the following …
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