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H.R. 1094 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

Chris Kyle Medal of Honor Act

H.R. 1094 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 26, 2015, sponsored by Roger Williams with 63 co-sponsors.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 26, 2015
Co-sponsors
63
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security

What it does

Chris Kyle Medal of Honor Act Authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Navy Seal Christopher Scott Kyle for acts of valor during Operation Iraqi Freedom, notwithstanding otherwise applicable time limitations.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Roger Williams (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 60 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 26, 2015
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Aug 13, 2015)

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