H.R. 3834 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act of 2017
H.R. 3834 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Sep 26, 2017, sponsored by Joseph Crowley with 33 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 26, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 33
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 115-276
What it does
9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill makes eligible for the 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor a public safety officer who: (1) participated in the response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; and (2) died because of such participation as a result of a WTC-related health condition (i.e., a World Trade Center-related health condition).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joseph Crowley (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 26, 2017
- Passed the HouseSep 26, 2018
- Passed the SenateOct 11, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentOct 24, 2018
- Became lawNov 3, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-276. (Nov 3, 2018)
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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