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H.R. 8503House116th Congress (2019-2021)In Committee

To authorize the honorary promotion to corporal of Private First Class Delbert Littrell, United States Marine Corps.

Sponsored by Greg WaldenRep. Greg Walden (R-OR)
Introduced October 1, 2020

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The bill allows the President to grant an honorary promotion to retired Marine Private First Class Delbert Littrell, raising him to the rank of corporal. The promotion is purely symbolic and does not change any of Littrell’s retirement pay or other benefits.

Key Provisions

  • Authorizes the President to issue an honorary promotion of Private First Class Delbert Littrell to corporal.
  • Specifies that the honorary promotion does not affect Littrell’s retired pay or any other benefits.

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Services Committee

October 1, 2020

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Introduced in House

October 1, 2020

HouseIntro Referral

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E912-913)

October 1, 2020

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Services Committee

October 1, 2020

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Introduced in HouseIssued October 1, 2020

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116th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 8503

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 1, 2020

Mr. Walden introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

A BILL

To authorize the honorary promotion to corporal of Private First Class Delbert Littrell, United States Marine Corps.

1.

Honorary promotion to corporal of Private First Class Delbert Littrell, United States Marine Corps (retired)

(a)

Honorary promotion

Notwithstanding any time limitation with respect to promotions for persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President is authorized to issue an honorary promotion promoting Private First Class Delbert Littrell, United States Marine Corps (retired), to the rank of corporal.

(b)

Additional benefits not To accrue

The honorary promotion of Delbert Littrell under subsection (a) shall not affect the retired pay or other benefits from the United States to which Delbert Littrell is entitled based upon his military service or affect any benefits to which any other person may become entitled based on his military service.