World War II Pacific War Heroes Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Last Action
- 5/28/2021
Actions
- 2021-05-28Referred 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.
- 2021-05-28Referred 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.
- 2021-05-28Introduced in House
- 2021-05-28Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-05-28 (00)
World War II Pacific War Heroes Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the men and women of the United States military and merchant marine, as well as citizen and noncitizen civilians who fought with the U.S. military and were surrendered, captured, or abandoned to become prisoners of war of Imperial Japan during World War II, in recognition of their dedicated and vital service during World War II.
Cosponsors (9)
- Alan Lowenthal (D-CA)
- Cheri Bustos (D-IL)
- Rodney Davis (R-IL)
- Aumua Amata Radewagen (R-AS)
- Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)
- Pete Stauber (R-MN)
- Abigail Spanberger (D-VA)
- Debbie Lesko (R-AZ)
- RON KIND (D-WI)
Subjects
- Asia
- China
- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional tributes
- Detention of persons
- Japan
- Military history
- Military personnel and dependents
- Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
- Smithsonian Institution
- U.S. history
- Veterans' organizations and recognition
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