H.R. 3970 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that persons who have been convicted of a capital crime may not be awarded the Purple Heart.

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Prohibits the award of the Purple Heart to persons convicted of a capital offense that carries a sentence of death or life imprisonment without parole.

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1998-05-22
Introduced in House
1998-05-22
Introduced in House
1998-05-22
Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
1998-06-10
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
1998-07-29
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1457)

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that persons who have been convicted of a capital crime may not be awarded the Purple Heart.

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