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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.

USA119th CongressHR-5012| House 
| Updated: 8/19/2025
Darren Soto

Darren Soto

Democratic Representative

Florida

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal grants the President specific authority to award the Purple Heart to an individual named Louis Boria, Jr. The award is intended to recognize injuries he incurred while serving as a member of the Marine Corps . Significantly, this authorization covers injuries sustained during two distinct conflicts: World War II and the Korean War . The bill explicitly states that this authorization is granted "Notwithstanding the criteria in section 1 of Executive Order 11016," indicating a special provision to bypass standard award criteria for this specific case.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2395
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3741
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4140
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6895
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.
Aug 19, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2395
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3741
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4140
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6895
    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.


  • August 19, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

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.

USA119th CongressHR-5012| House 
| Updated: 8/19/2025
This legislative proposal grants the President specific authority to award the Purple Heart to an individual named Louis Boria, Jr. The award is intended to recognize injuries he incurred while serving as a member of the Marine Corps . Significantly, this authorization covers injuries sustained during two distinct conflicts: World War II and the Korean War . The bill explicitly states that this authorization is granted "Notwithstanding the criteria in section 1 of Executive Order 11016," indicating a special provision to bypass standard award criteria for this specific case.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2395
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3741
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4140
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6895
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.
Aug 19, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2395
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3741
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4140
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6895
    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.


  • August 19, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Darren Soto

Darren Soto

Democratic Representative

Florida

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted