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US HB5012

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Darren Soto

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the President to award the Purple Heart to Louis Boria, Jr., a Marine Corps veteran who sustained injuries during both World War II and the Korean War

  • Waives the standard criteria established in Executive Order 11016 to permit this specific award

  • Introduced by Rep. Soto on August 19, 2025, and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services

  • Represents a private bill granting individual recognition that would not otherwise be available under existing Purple Heart eligibility rules

Legislative Description

To authorize the President to award the Purple Heart to Louis Boria, Jr., for injuries incurred during World War II and the Korean War while a member of the Marine Corps.

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

8/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Armed Services8/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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