Commending the Orange Heart Medal Foundation.
HR 147 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Orange Heart Medal Foundation for its work supporting military families affected by service-related injuries or deaths. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or directly affect any individuals or groups beyond expressing congressional recognition. The resolution was formally passed by the House of Representatives via voice vote in March 2026, following its introduction and engrossment. As a symbolic gesture, it has no policy impact or binding requirements.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Last action Apr 16, 2026
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The document was converted from an 'Introduced' House Resolution to an 'Enrolled' version, indicating it has been approved by both legislative chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature. The substantive text of the resolution, which commends the Orange Heart Medal Foundation for its work with Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange, remains unchanged. The primary differences are formatting adjustments, the addition of the 'Enrolled' status, and the inclusion of the agreement date.
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The document status changed from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled', signifying the bill has passed all legislative stages and is final.
The specific date of agreement by the House of Delegates (March 2, 2026) was added to the text.
Significant formatting changes occurred, including the removal of the original sponsor line and the addition of numerous blank lines and spacing adjustments typical of official enrolled documents.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House of Delegates by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
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Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House (HR147ER)
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Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
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Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26104452D
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Anne Ferrell Tata
RRepublican
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