To expand retroactive eligibility of the Army Combat Action Badge to include members of the Army who participated in combat during which they personally engaged, or were personally engaged by, the enemy at any time on or after December 7, 1941.

H.R. 2267 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on May 10, 2007, sponsored by Ginny Brown-Waite with 28 co-sponsors.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status: Introduced
Introduced: May 10, 2007
Co-sponsors: 28
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

What it does

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to award the Army Combat Action Badge to any member of the Army who participated in combat during which the person actually engaged, or was personally engaged by, the enemy at any time between December 7, 1941, and September 18, 2001, as long as such person has not been previously recognized for such participation.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Ginny Brown-Waite (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 17 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedMay 10, 2007
Passed the House—
Passed the Senate—
Sent to the President—
Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Jun 28, 2007)

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Committees

Armed Services Committee

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