H.R. 9595: To authorize the President to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Sergeant First Class Jorge Otero Barret for acts of valor as a member of the Army during the Vietnam War.
H.R. 9595 status: Referred.
What this bill does
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Bill summary
AI SummaryThis is a narrow, ceremonial legislative act authorizing a single posthumous military award with no broader regulatory, fiscal, or systemic impact.
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
Benefits
- No direct economic benefit identified
Risks
- No direct economic risk identified
Society
Benefits
- Honors significant military service and valor.
- Recognizes a historic veteran contribution to Puerto Rican representation in the Armed Forces.
Risks
- Focuses exclusively on an individual, leaving out many other deserving service members.
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No material risks identified; the legislation is purely ceremonial.
Effect is confined to one specific individual.
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