Medal of Honor Act

Latest action

Became Public Law No: 119-43.

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  "constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 14 (Thursday, January 23, 2025)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. NEHLS:\nH.R. 695.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nArticle I, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution\n[Page H389]\n</pre>"
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