House Bill 8063
118th Congress(2023-2024)
To authorize the Secretary of the Army to posthumously award the Distinguished Service Cross to William D. Owens for his valorous actions from June 6, 1944, to June 8, 1944, during World War II at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, while serving with the 505th Parachute Infantry.
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Passed House on May 8, 2024
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8063
Congress
118
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of the Army to posthumously award William D. Owens the Distinguished Service Cross, regardless of statutory time limitations for providing such an award, for acts of valor at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, from June 6, 1944, to June 8, 1944. He was previously awarded the Bronze Star Medal for such acts.
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05/09/2024
Received in the Senate.
05/08/2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
05/08/2024
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H2987)
05/08/2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H2987)
05/08/2024
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2987)
05/08/2024
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
05/08/2024
Mr. Kelly (MS) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
04/18/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
04/18/2024
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 7, 2024 7:54:06 PM