House Bill 4588
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Abraham Lincoln Medal for Public Sacrifice Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 7, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4588
Congress
115
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
Abraham Lincoln Medal for Public Sacrifice Act of 2017
This bill establishes the Abraham Lincoln Medal for Public Sacrifice. The medal is awarded to officers or employees of the federal government, other than members of the Armed Forces, who are wounded or killed while acting in their official capacity.
December 7, 2017
12/07/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
12/07/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:17 PM