Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2211
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Guardians of America's Freedom Medal Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 27, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 27, 2017
Latest Action
May 23, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2211
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
New Jersey
Republican
Florida
Democrat
New Jersey
Republican
New Jersey
Democrat
New Jersey
Republican
North Carolina
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Guardians of America's Freedom Medal Act

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.

Text (1)
April 27, 2017
Actions (3)
05/23/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
04/27/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
04/27/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:54 PM