To authorize the Secretary of the Army to posthumously award the Distinguished Service Cross to William D. Owens for his valorous actions from June 6, 1944, to June 8, 1944, during World War II at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, while serving with the 505th Parachute Infantry.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 8063 from the 118th Congress, proposes to authorize the Secretary of the Army to posthumously award the Distinguished Service Cross to William D. Owens for his valorous actions during World War II at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, from June 6 to June 8, 1944. The bill recognizes Owens' service with the 505th Parachute Infantry and aims to formally honor his bravery. The bill was introduced in the House and later received in the Senate but ultimately failed or expired without becoming law. No full text or detailed summary is available.
H.R. 8063 sought to posthumously award a high military honor to William D. Owens for his World War II valor but did not pass into law.
- The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Army to award the Distinguished Service Cross posthumously to William D. Owens.
- The recognition pertains to Owens' actions during June 6-8, 1944, at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France.
- The bill was introduced in the House, received in the Senate, but ultimately failed or expired.
['William D. Owens (posthumously)', "Owens' family and descendants", 'U.S. Army and Department of Defense in terms of honoring military valor']
['No detailed cost or funding information is provided, though posthumous awards typically have minimal fiscal impact.', 'The bill’s failure to pass means no formal recognition was authorized, which may affect perceptions of military honors processes.', 'Lack of detailed bill text limits transparency on procedural or administrative implementation.']
The bill fits within the policy area of Armed Forces and National Security, specifically military honors and recognition. It reflects a legislative effort to formally recognize historical acts of valor from World War II. The bill was introduced in the House and subsequently received in the Senate but did not advance further, resulting in its expiration.
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['Recognition of historical military valor may contribute to morale and legacy preservation within the armed forces and veteran communities.', 'Posthumous awards can influence public awareness and historical record-keeping related to World War II service members.']
The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits transparency and public understanding of the bill's procedural and fiscal details. The bill's failure to pass means no formal authorization was granted, highlighting the importance of tracking legislative progress and outcomes for military honors legislation.
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