HOUSE 906116th CongressReferred 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.
Merrill’s Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Last Action
- 1/30/2019
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- 2019-01-30Referred 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.
- 2019-01-30Referred 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.
- 2019-01-30Introduced in House
- 2019-01-30Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2019-01-30 (00)
Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill directs Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly known as Merrill's Marauders, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma (Myanmar) during World War II.
Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it shall be displayed and made available for research.
Cosponsors (20)
- SANFORD BISHOP (D-GA)
- DON YOUNG (R-AK)
- Adam Kinzinger (R-IL)
- Charles Fleischmann (R-TN)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Lee Zeldin (R-NY)
- Pete Aguilar (D-CA)
- John Garamendi (D-CA)
- RON KIND (D-WI)
- Adrian Smith (R-NE)
- Paul Cook (R-CA)
- Bradley Schneider (D-IL)
- ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
- Ed Case (D-HI)
- Darin LaHood (R-IL)
- CHRISTOPHER SMITH (R-NJ)
- Bradley Byrne (R-AL)
- Susie Lee (D-NV)
- Mike Rogers (R-AL)
- Bill Posey (R-FL)
Subjects
- Asia
- Burma
- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional tributes
- Military history
- Military personnel and dependents
- Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
- Smithsonian Institution
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