I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6412 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 27, 2020 Ms. Mucarsel-Powell (for herself, Mr. Kim , and Mr. Rutherford ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to recipients of the gold star lapel button.

1. Extension of certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to recipients of the gold star lapel button (a) In general Chapter 54 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 1066. Use of commissary stores and MWR facilities: recipients of the gold star lapel button (a) Eligibility of recipients of the gold star lapel button An individual who received a gold star lapel button under section 1126 of this title shall be permitted to use commissary stores and MWR retail facilities on the same basis as a member of the armed forces on active duty. (b) MWR retail facilities defined In this section, the term MWR retail facilities has the meaning given that term in section 1063 of this title. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 54 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 1066. Use of commissary stores and MWR facilities: recipients of the gold star lapel button. .