A bill to authorize the award of the Medal of Honor to Ed W. Freeman, James K. Okubo, and Andrew J. Smith.
Public Law 106-223 · S. 2722 · 106th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Jun 20, 2000 · Commemorations
Sponsor: Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI)
Cosponsors (1): Sen. Carl Levin
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Authorizes the President, notwithstanding applicable time limitations, to award the Medal of Honor to: (1) Ed W. Freeman for actions during the Vietnam War; (2) James K. Okubo for actions during World War II; and (3) Andrew J. Smith for actions during the Civil War.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 9 actions.
- Jun 21, 2000Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 106-223.
- Jun 20, 2000Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Jun 16, 2000FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On passage Passed by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Hefley asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
- Jun 13, 2000FloorFloor · Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.