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10 U.S.C. 1130: Consideration of proposals for decorations not previously submitted in timely fashion: procedures for review

Created in 1996 by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (Public Law 104-106). Changed by 3 later laws. 1 bill in this Congress would change it.

1 other section of the Code cite this one, including 10 U.S.C. 1552.

This Congress

  • S. 4784 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 · reported by committee · would change (d)

How it got here

2011

  • Pub. L. 112–81 inserted at end "If the determination includes a favorable recommendation for the award of the Medal of Honor, the Secretary of Defense, instead of the Secretary concerned, shall make the submission under this subsection." (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012) Law text · (b)

2003

  • Pub. L. 108–136, §1031(a)(10)(B), struck out "and recommendation" after "review" in section catchline. (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004) Law text
  • Pub. L. 108–136, §1031(a)(10)(A)(i), struck out "and the other determinations necessary to comply with subsection (b)" after "of the decoration". (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004) Law text · (a)
  • Pub. L. 108–136, §1031(a)(10)(A)(ii), substituted "to the requesting Member of Congress a detailed discussion of the rationale supporting the determination." for "to the requesting member of Congress notice in writing of one of the following: (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004) Law text · (b)

1999

  • Pub. L. 106–65 substituted "and the Committee on Armed Services" for "and the Committee on National Security" in introductory provisions. (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000) Law text · (b)

Text, outline and history from the official U.S. Code (2024 edition) on GovInfo, published by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel. Changes made after that edition appear under This Congress.