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Posthumous Promotion of Civil War Hero Milton Holland to Captain.

This legal act aims to posthumously recognize Milton Holland, a Civil War hero, by commissioning him as a captain. While it does not provide additional financial benefits to his family, it is a symbolic honor for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield, which can be important for historical memory and national heritage.
Key points
Milton Holland, a Medal of Honor recipient, will be posthumously commissioned as a captain in the Regular Army.
The captain's rank will be effective from the date of his heroic action in 1864.
The act does not provide any additional financial benefits related to this posthumous promotion.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9055
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Process start date: 2022-09-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To provide for the posthumous commission as a captain in the regular Army of Milton Holland, who, while sergeant major of the 5th Regiment, United States Colored Infantry, was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Civil War.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9055.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Milton Holland, a Medal of Honor recipient, will be posthumously commissioned as a captain in the Regular Army.
  • The captain's rank will be effective from the date of his heroic action in 1864.
  • The act does not provide any additional financial benefits related to this posthumous promotion.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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