US SB1093 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on April 9 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-04-09 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Pending: Senate Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 9 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-04-09 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Pending: Senate Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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).
Title
Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sponsors
Sen. Tom Udall [D-NM] | Sen. Martin Heinrich [D-NM] | Sen. Joni Ernst [R-IA] | Sen. Jon Tester [D-MT] |
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema [I-AZ] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-04-09 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
Same As/Similar To
HB2192 (Related) 2019-04-09 - 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.
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Philippines
Smithsonian Institution
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Philippines
Smithsonian Institution
Veterans' organizations and recognition
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1093/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1093/BILLS-116s1093is.pdf |