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MI HCR0029
Concurrent Resolution
Status
10/25/2011
Primary Sponsor
George Darany
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AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Defense to continue applying uniform standards for awarding the Purple Heart to military personnel who sustain traumatic brain injuries
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Recognizes traumatic brain injuries, including concussions, as serious combat injuries that have historically been stigmatized as "invisible wounds" and excluded from Purple Heart eligibility
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Acknowledges the Army's recent revision of Purple Heart guidelines and commends the Department of Defense for addressing traumatic brain injuries resulting from improvised explosive devices in Iraq and Afghanistan
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Directs copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Secretary of the Department of Defense
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution 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.
Department of Defense
Last Action
Placed On Order Of Resolutions
2/22/2012