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“On agreeing to the Bacon amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.”
This amendment replaces the entire original text of the bill with an updated, finalized version called the "Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act." It is a common procedural step used to ensure the specific wording of the law is correct before it moves forward.
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“On agreeing to the Bacon amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.”
This amendment replaces the entire original text of the bill with an updated, finalized version called the "Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act." It is a common procedural step used to ensure the specific wording of the law is correct before it moves forward.
In the legislative process, these 'substitute' amendments ensure that the final law is legally sound and accurately reflects the intent of Congress before a final vote is taken.
This primarily affects the Department of Defense and Nicholas Dockery, as it provides the specific legal authority needed to process his Medal of Honor despite expired deadlines.