Bill · H.R. 5012· House(119-HR-5012)
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.
- Introduced
- 8/19/2025
- Last activity
- 8/19/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Darren Soto
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill authorizes the President to award the Purple Heart to Louis Boria, Jr. This authorization is specifically for injuries he received while serving as a member of the Marine Corps. The injuries occurred during both World War II and the Korean War. The bill allows for this award notwithstanding the criteria found in section 1 of Executive Order 11016.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill authorizes a prestigious military decoration for a veteran's service-related injuries.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill provides formal recognition of service through the authorization of the Purple Heart for a Marine Corps veteran.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Recognition of Service: This provision allows Louis Boria, Jr. to receive the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during World War II and the Korean War while serving in the Marine Corps (Section 1). This serves as a formal recognition of his service and the injuries he endured.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 8/19/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House