H.R. 544 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act
H.R. 544 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 13, 2017, sponsored by Paul Cook with 57 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 13, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 57
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act This bill provides that regulations restricting the purchase, production, sale, or exchange of military medals or decorations may not authorize the sale of a Purple Heart awarded to a member of the Armed Forces.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Paul Cook (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 30 Democrats, 27 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 13, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (Feb 8, 2017)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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