H.R. 4641 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John L. Canley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War while a member of the Marine Corps.
H.R. 4641 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Dec 13, 2017, sponsored by Julia Brownley.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 13, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Public law
- Private Law 115-1
What it does
The President may award the Medal of Honor to John L. Canley for his acts of valor during the Vietnam War as a member of the Marine Corps, for which he was previously awarded the Navy Cross.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
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Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 13, 2017
- Passed the HouseDec 21, 2017
- Passed the SenateJan 11, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentJan 17, 2018
- Became lawJan 29, 2018
Latest action: Became Private Law No: 115-1. (Jan 29, 2018)
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