A bill to direct the President to provide for the award of the Purple Heart to prisoners of war held during World War I, World War II, and the Korean conflict under the same criteria applicable to prisoners of war held during the Vietnam era.

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Legislative Actions

1. 1981-09-15

   Introduced in House

2. 1981-09-15

   Introduced in House

3. 1981-09-15

   Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

4. 1981-09-17

   Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

5. 1981-09-17

   Referred to Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.

6. 1982-02-16

   Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Army.