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S. CON. RES. 33 — Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict.
April 17, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:327
S. CON. RES. 33 authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda to honor Ralph Puckett, Jr., by allowing his remains to lie in honor there. Ralph Puckett, Jr., was the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean conflict, and the event is meant to recognize his bravery...
Simple Explanation
The bill allows a special place in the Capitol building to be used to honor Ralph Puckett, Jr., a brave soldier from the Korean War, by letting people pay their respects to him there. It's a way to say thank you to him and millions of other soldiers who fought in that war.
S. 3126 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish or replace a headstone, marker, or medallion for the grave of an eligible Medal of Honor recipient regardless of the recipient’s dates of service in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
May 01, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:331
S. 3126, also known as the “Mark Our Place Act,” proposes an amendment to title 38 of the United States Code. This amendment allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide or replace a headstone, marker, or medallion for the grave of a Medal of Honor recipient,...
Simple Explanation
The Mark Our Place Act is a rule that lets people in charge of veterans' stuff give special grave markers to heroes who got a special medal, no matter when they were in the military. It also fixes a small mistake in the rules.
S. 5036 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:558
S. 5036, also known as the "Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends Act of 2024" or the "MEDAL Act of 2024," proposes an amendment to title 38 of the United States Code. It aims to increase the rate of the special pension provided to living Medal of Honor...
Simple Explanation
The MEDAL Act of 2024 wants to give much more money each month to special heroes called Medal of Honor winners, and also to their spouses if they're gone, to thank them for their bravery.
S. 3126 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish or replace a headstone, marker, or medallion for the grave of an eligible Medal of Honor recipient regardless of the recipient’s dates of service in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:236
S. 3126, titled the "Mark Our Place Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide or replace headstones, markers, or medallions at the graves of eligible Medal of Honor recipients, regardless of when...
Simple Explanation
The Mark Our Place Act lets the government give or replace special markers or headstones for brave soldiers who got the Medal of Honor, no matter when they served in the military. It also fixes some confusing words in the law to make it clearer.
H. CON. RES. 103 — Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict.
April 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:301
The concurrent resolution H. CON. RES. 103 authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda for the lying in honor of Ralph Puckett, Jr., who was the last person to receive the Medal of Honor for heroic actions during the Korean conflict. Scheduled for April 29, 2024, this event...
Simple Explanation
This bill lets the Capitol building honor Ralph Puckett, Jr., a hero from the Korean War, by displaying his remains there, just like a special tribute to say "thank you" for his bravery and service.
H. R. 9325 — To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to retired Colonel Philip J. Conran for acts of valor in Laos as a member of the Air Force during the Vietnam War.
August 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:583
H. R. 9325 is a bill that seeks to authorize the President of the United States to award the Medal of Honor to retired Colonel Philip J. Conran. The bill acknowledges Colonel Conran's extraordinary acts of valor during the Vietnam War, specifically for his heroic actions in...
Simple Explanation
The bill asks if the President can give a special hero award, called the Medal of Honor, to an old soldier named Colonel Conran for being very brave and saving people during a scary time in a war long ago.
H. R. 9114 — To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Special Forces Command Sergeant Major Ramon Rodriguez of the Army for acts of valor during the Vietnam War.
July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,009
H. R. 9114 is a bill that allows the President to award the Medal of Honor to Special Forces Command Sergeant Major Ramon Rodriguez for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War. The bill highlights Rodriguez's numerous acts of bravery, his military achievements, and the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9114 is a plan to let the President give a very special medal, called the Medal of Honor, to a brave soldier named Ramon Rodriguez for things he did a long time ago during the Vietnam War. Even though normally too much time has passed to give this medal, the rule can be bent just this once so he can still receive it.
S. CON. RES. 33 — Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict.
April 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:239
S. CON. RES. 33 allows the remains of Army Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last living Medal of Honor recipient for actions during the Korean conflict, to be honored in the rotunda of the Capitol building. This event will take place on April 29, 2024, to recognize both...
Simple Explanation
This bill allows a special ceremony to be held in a big important building called the Capitol, where they will honor Ralph Puckett, Jr., a very brave soldier who received a special medal for his actions during the Korean War a long time ago. They want to remember him and all the other soldiers who also helped during that war.
H. CON. RES. 104 — Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:305
H. CON. RES. 104 authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of Ralph Puckett, Jr., an Army Colonel and the last Medal of Honor recipient for actions during the Korean conflict. Scheduled for April 29, 2024, this honor pays tribute not only to...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that a special place in the Capitol building will be used to honor a very brave soldier named Ralph Puckett, Jr., who did heroic things during the Korean War. They are doing this to show respect for him and all the people who served during that time.
S. CON. RES. 33 — Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict.
April 17, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:219
S. CON. RES. 33 permits the remains of Army Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict, to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol on April 29, 2024. This event is intended to honor the Silent...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that Ralph Puckett, Jr., a very brave soldier from the Korean War, will have a special honor by having his body displayed in a grand building called the Capitol so people can remember and say thank you.

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