2011 House Resolution 89

Offered in the House

May 12, 2011

Offered by Rep. Charles Smiley (D-50)

To urge the Department of Defense to apply uniform standards for awarding the Purple Heart, to ensure appropriate acknowledgement of our military personnel who sustain traumatic brain injuries.

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security

Oct. 11, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the resolution then be adopted.

Oct. 25, 2011

Substitute offered

The substitute failed by voice vote

Adopted in the House by voice vote