Senate Bill 2954
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Guardians of America's Freedom Medal Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 24, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2954
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill requires each military department to carry out a program to award medals or other commendations to military working dogs and their handlers to recognize valor or meritorious achievement.
May 24, 2018
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05/24/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
05/24/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
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