Rhode Island legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island H8341: HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "MEDAL OF HONOR DAY" ON MARCH 25, 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Status: Passed both chambers, March 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, March 24, 2026:
2026 -- H 8341 ======== LC003705 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ HOUSERESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "MEDAL OF HONOR DAY" ON MARCH 25, 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced By: Representatives Azzinaro, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Fellela, Abney, Hull, J. Lombardi, Santucci, and Hopkins Date Introduced: March 24, 2026 Referred To: House read and passed WHEREAS, The Medal of Honor is the highest and most prestigious military decoration in the United States. It is awarded by the President of the United States, in the name of Congress, "to members of the armed forces who have distinguished themselves conspicuously by their gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty"; and WHEREAS, There are three distinct versions of the Medal of Honor. The United States Navy introduced its version in 1861, which is awarded to members of the United States Navy, the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard. The United States Army introduced its version in 1862, and the United States Air Force introduced its version in 1965. Prior to 1965, members of the Air Force received the United States Army version of the Medal of Honor; and WHEREAS, "Medal of Honor Day" is a federal holiday that was established to honor the heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients. …
Sponsors
- Samuel Azzinaro (D) · primary sponsor
- Joseph Shekarchi, K. (D, HD-023)
- Christopher Blazejewski (D)
- Michael Chippendale (R, HD-040)
- Deborah Fellela (D)
- Marvin Abney (D)
- Raymond Hull (D, HD-006)
- John Lombardi (D, HD-008)
- Paul Santucci (R)
- Marie Hopkins (R, HD-021)
Latest actions
- : House read and passed
Subjects: RESOLUTIONS -- RECOGNITION AND COMMEMORATION
Common questions
- What is H8341?
- H8341 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "MEDAL OF HONOR DAY" ON MARCH 25, 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
- What is the status of H8341?
- Passed both chambers as of March 24, 2026. Latest action: House read and passed (March 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored H8341?
- Samuel Azzinaro (D), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H8341?
- On the Rhode Island Legislature website: https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H8341.pdf
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