House Bill 853
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Army Combat Action Badge Eligibility Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 29, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
853
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Army Combat Action Badge Eligibility Act
This bill authorizes the Department of the Army to award the Army Combat Action Badge to a person who (1) participated as a member of the Army in combat during which the person was personally engaged with the enemy at any time from December 7, 1941, to September 18, 2001, and (2) has not been recognized previously for such participation.
The Army may make arrangements with suppliers of the badge so that eligible persons may procure it directly from suppliers, thereby substantially reducing or eliminating administrative costs for carrying out this bill.
January 29, 2019
01/30/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
01/29/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
01/29/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 3:02:54 PM