SENATE 1093116th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act

Last Action: 4/9/2019

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2019-04-09Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
2019-04-09Introduced in Senate

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).

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