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Last Servicemember Standing Medal Act

USA118th CongressHR-6406| House 
| Updated: 11/14/2023
Marcy Kaptur

Marcy Kaptur

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (21)
John R. Carter (Republican)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Last Servicemember Standing Medal Act This bill establishes the Last Servicemember Standing medal for certain members of the Armed Forces. A person eligible for the medal is any servicemember who served on active duty; was deployed during war or an overseas contingency operation; as a result of a combat instance during such war or operation, was the last surviving member of a unit; demonstrated extraordinary heroism during such combat; and whose character is recommended for recognition by their commanding officer and at least two peers. The medal may be issued to the next-of-kin if the recipient is deceased.
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Timeline
Nov 14, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 14, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • November 14, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • November 14, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

Last Servicemember Standing Medal Act

USA118th CongressHR-6406| House 
| Updated: 11/14/2023
Last Servicemember Standing Medal Act This bill establishes the Last Servicemember Standing medal for certain members of the Armed Forces. A person eligible for the medal is any servicemember who served on active duty; was deployed during war or an overseas contingency operation; as a result of a combat instance during such war or operation, was the last surviving member of a unit; demonstrated extraordinary heroism during such combat; and whose character is recommended for recognition by their commanding officer and at least two peers. The medal may be issued to the next-of-kin if the recipient is deceased.
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Timeline
Nov 14, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 14, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • November 14, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • November 14, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Marcy Kaptur

Marcy Kaptur

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (21)
John R. Carter (Republican)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted