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HOUSE 3492117th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Gold Star Families Benefits Protection Act

Last Action
5/25/2021

Actions

  • 2021-05-25Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • 2021-05-25Introduced in House
  • 2021-05-25Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-05-25 (00)

Gold Star Families Benefits Protection Act

This bill authorizes specified individuals to use commissary stores and MWR retail facilities (e.g., exchange stores) on the same basis as an active duty service member. Specifically, the bill authorizes an adult individual who (1) is the surviving child of a service member, and (2) who has received a Gold Star Lapel Button or Next of Kin Deceased Personnel Lapel Button.

Cosponsors (11)

  • Maria Salazar (R-FL)
  • Ann Kirkpatrick (D-AZ)
  • TIM RYAN (D-OH)
  • Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
  • Trent Kelly (R-MS)
  • John Katko (R-NY)
  • Jahana Hayes (D-CT)
  • Matt Gaetz (R-FL)
  • John Rutherford (R-FL)
  • Dean Phillips (D-MN)
  • Ted Lieu (D-CA)

Subjects

  • Conflicts and wars
  • Military facilities and property
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Retail and wholesale trades
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