H.R. 3587 (107th): Delaney-Levitow Act of 2001

Introduced:
Dec 20, 2001 (107th Congress, 2001–2002)
Sponsor:
Rep. James Maloney [D-CT5]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on December 20, 2001, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Dec 20, 2001
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Armed Services

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Full Title

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the award of a medal called the "Crimson Cross" to members of the Armed Forces who, while on active duty, suffered a qualifying injury or illness in connection with combatant activities during a period of war or as a result of hostile actions against the United States and who are not eligible to receive the Purple Heart as a result of such injury or illness.

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Last updated Dec 20, 2001.
4 pages

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12/20/2001--Introduced.
Delaney-Levitow Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary concerned to award a medal called the Crimson Cross to each individual who, while on active-duty as a member of the armed forces, suffered an injury or illness which required medical evacuation or hospitalization in connection with combatant activities during a period of war or as a result of hostile actions against the United States but who is ineligible to receive the Purple Heart as result of such injury or illness.
Makes this Act inapplicable to any individual who suffered the injury or illness as a result of willful misconduct.
Authorizes the issuance of the medal to the representative of an eligible individual who dies before receiving such medal.

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  • 10 U.S.C. Chapter 57