H.R. 6406
Referred to CommitteeLast Servicemember Standing Medal Act
Introduced 11/14/2023•118th Congress•House
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
11/14/2023 • House
Summary
Last Servicemember Standing Medal Act
This bill establishes the Last Servicemember Standing medal for certain members of the Armed Forces.
A person eligible for the medal is any servicemember who
- served on active duty;
- was deployed during war or an overseas contingency operation;
- as a result of a combat instance during such war or operation, was the last surviving member of a unit;
- demonstrated extraordinary heroism during such combat; and
- whose character is recommended for recognition by their commanding officer and at least two peers.
The medal may be issued to the next-of-kin if the recipient is deceased.
Introduced in House • 11/14/2023
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Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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Introduced in House11/14/2023