H.R. 8276 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
To authorize the President to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Alwyn C. Cashe for acts of valor during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
H.R. 8276 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Sep 16, 2020, sponsored by Stephanie N. Murphy with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 16, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 116-210
What it does
This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Alwyn C. Cashe for acts of valor during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Stephanie N. Murphy (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 16, 2020
- Passed the HouseSep 22, 2020
- Passed the SenateNov 10, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentNov 24, 2020
- Became lawDec 4, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-210. (Dec 4, 2020)
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