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H.R. 8063

Introduced

To authorize the Secretary of the Army to posthumously award the Distinguished Service Cross to William D. Owens for his valorous actions from June 6, 1944, to June 8, 1944, during World War II at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, while serving with the 505th Parachute Infantry.

Introduced 4/18/2024•118th Congress•House

Latest Action

Received in the Senate.

5/9/2024 • Senate

Summary

This bill authorizes the Department of the Army to posthumously award William D. Owens the Distinguished Service Cross, regardless of statutory time limitations for providing such an award, for acts of valor at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, from June 6, 1944, to June 8, 1944. He was previously awarded the Bronze Star Medal for such acts.

Introduced in House • 4/18/2024

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

Democrat • CA-26

Sponsored 4/18/2024

Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28]

D-CA-28

Joined 4/18/2024

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

April 18, 2024

Committee Review

May 8, 2024

Committee on Armed Services discharged.

Floor Debate

May 8, 2024

Passed Chamber

May 8, 2024

Other Chamber

May 9, 2024

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (3)

Received in Senate5/9/2024
Engrossed in House5/8/2024
Introduced in House4/18/2024

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors1