HB5579: Preserve Military Recognition Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To provide that certain changes to the Manual of Military Decorations and Awards shall have no force or effect.
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This bill would block certain changes made to the Military Decorations and Awards Manual, which is the official rulebook for how the U.S. military awards medals and honors. The bill aims to preserve older rules about military decorations instead of allowing new ones to take effect. It was introduced by Representative Greg Steube in 2023. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having just been introduced.
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HB5579: Preserve Military Recognition Act of 2023