H.R. 5012 — To authorize the President to award the Purple Heart to Louis Boria, Jr., for injuries incurred during World War II and the Korean War while a member of the Marine Corps.

H.R. 5012 — To authorize the President to award the Purple Heart to Louis Boria, Jr., for injuries incurred during World War II and the Korean War while a member of the Marine Corps. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislation is to allow the President of the United States to award the Purple Heart medal to Louis Boria, Jr. This medal is given to military personnel who are wounded or killed while serving. The bill specifically recognizes Boria's injuries sustained during his service in World War II and the Korean War as a member of the Marine Corps. The key provision of this legislation is the authorization for the President to bypass the usual criteria for awarding the Purple Heart, as outlined in an existing executive order.