Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Last Action
- 4/9/2019
Actions
- 2019-04-09Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2019-04-09Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2019-04-09Introduced in House
- 2019-04-09Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2019-04-09 (00)
Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill authorizes the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the troops from the United States and the Philippines who defended Bataan and Corregidor, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service during World War II.
Following the award, the medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.
The U.S. Mint may strike duplicates in bronze.
Medals struck under this bill are considered numismatic items (coins).
Cosponsors (5)
- Ben Luján (D-NM)
- Debra Haaland (D-NM)
- Denny Heck (D-WA)
- Ann Kuster (D-NH)
- MIKE THOMPSON (D-CA)
Subjects
- Asia
- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional tributes
- Military history
- Military personnel and dependents
- Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
- Philippines
- Smithsonian Institution
- Veterans' organizations and recognition
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
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