Bill113th CongressFiled Mar 6, 2013Armed Forces and National Security
S. 470
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 6, 2013)
Requires the Purple Heart to be placed in precedence above the Distinguished Warfare Medal.
What just happenedMar 6, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT](D-MT)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMar 6, 2013
- Mar 6, 2013IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Mar 6, 2013IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate