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H.R. 5623

Referred to Committee

To authorize the award of the Distinguished Service Cross to Chaplain (First Lieutenant) Joseph Verbis LaFleur for acts of valor during World War II.

Introduced 7/5/2016•114th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

7/11/2016 • House

Summary

This bill authorizes the Department of the Army to award the Distinguished Service Cross to Chaplain (First Lieutenant) Joseph Verbis LaFleur for acts of valor during World War II.

Introduced in House • 7/5/2016

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AsiaConflicts and warsJapanMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependents

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Sponsor

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Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5]

Republican • LA-5

Sponsored 7/5/2016

Cosponsors (3)

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Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4]

R-LA-4

Joined 7/5/2016

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Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6]

R-LA-6

Joined 7/5/2016

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

July 5, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Introduced in House7/5/2016

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors3