Burma GAP Act

House Bill

H.R. 4140

119th Congress

Burma GAP Act

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 5.

Introduced:Jul 16, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Darren Soto

Representative

Democratic

FL-9

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill would authorize the President to award the Purple Heart to Louis Boria, Jr. for injuries he sustained while serving in the Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean War.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

SponsorDarren Soto (D-FL)

Introduced7/16/2025

StatusOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 5.

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Burma GAP Act

This bill would authorize the President to award the Purple Heart to Louis Boria, Jr. for injuries he sustained while serving in the Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean War.

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This bill would authorize the President to award the Purple Heart to Louis Boria, Jr. for injuries he sustained while serving in the Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean War.

Bill Number: 4140
Sponsor: Darren Soto (D-FL)
Introduced: 7/16/2025
Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 5.
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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Fact Sheet

Title: Burma GAP Act
Bill Number: 4140
Sponsor: Darren Soto (D-FL)
Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 5.
Introduced: 7/16/2025
Summary: This bill would authorize the President to award the Purple Heart to Louis Boria, Jr. for injuries he sustained while serving in the Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean War.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would authorize the President to award the Purple Heart to Louis Boria, Jr. for injuries he sustained while serving in the Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean War.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill authorizes 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.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Allows the President to award the Purple Heart to Louis Boria, Jr. for combat injuries during WWII and the Korean War
Boria served in the Marine Corps and was injured while in service
The bill would retroactively recognize Boria's military service and sacrifice

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would directly impact Louis Boria, Jr. by allowing him to receive the prestigious Purple Heart award for his combat injuries and military service. This would be an important recognition of his sacrifice and valor. The bill would not have a broad impact on the general public, but would honor one individual veteran's service.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Private Legislation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4140, 119th Congress (2025). "Burma GAP Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4140

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