US HB5044 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on November 12 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-11-12 - Referred 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.
Pending: House Financial Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 12 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-11-12 - Referred 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.
Pending: House Financial Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Directs Congress to make arrangements for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of the service of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and Merchant Marine, as well as the citizen and noncitizen civilians who fought with the U.S. military, who were surrendered, captured, or abandoned to become prisoners of war of Japan during World War II.
Title
World War II Pacific War Heroes Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Mike Bost [R-IL] | Rep. Alan Lowenthal [D-CA] | Rep. Anthony Brindisi [D-NY] | Rep. Jim Banks [R-IN] |
| Rep. Gil Cisneros [D-CA] | Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R-FL] | Rep. Christopher Pappas [D-NH] | Rep. TJ Cox [D-CA] |
| Rep. Rodney Davis [R-IL] | Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers [R-WA] | Rep. Cheri Bustos [D-IL] | Rep. Debbie Lesko [R-AZ] |
| Rep. Josh Harder [D-CA] | Rep. Denny Heck [D-WA] | Rep. William Timmons [R-SC] | Rep. Pete Stauber [R-MN] |
| Rep. Abigail Spanberger [D-VA] | Rep. Ron Kind [D-WI] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-12 | House | Referred 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. |
| 2019-11-12 | House | Referred 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. |
| 2019-11-12 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Asia
China
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Japan
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Smithsonian Institution
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Asia
China
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Japan
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Smithsonian Institution
Veterans' organizations and recognition
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5044/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5044/BILLS-116hr5044ih.pdf |
