US SB743 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on October 17 2020 - 100% progression
Action: 2020-10-17 - Became Public Law No: 116-170. (TXT | PDF)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on October 17 2020 - 100% progression
Action: 2020-10-17 - Became Public Law No: 116-170. (TXT | PDF)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-17 | Senate | Became Public Law No: 116-170. (TXT | PDF) |
| 2020-10-17 | Senate | Signed by President. |
| 2020-10-06 | Senate | Presented to President. |
| 2020-09-22 | House | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2020-09-22 | House | On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H4712) |
| 2020-09-22 | House | Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4712) |
| 2020-09-22 | House | Committee on House Administration discharged. |
| 2020-09-22 | House | Committee on Financial Services discharged. |
| 2020-09-22 | House | Mr. Cleaver asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider. |
| 2019-12-09 | 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. |
| 2019-12-09 | 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. |
| 2019-12-09 | House | Received in the House. |
| 2019-12-09 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 2019-12-05 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6895-6896) |
| 2019-12-05 | Senate | Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6895-6896) |
| 2019-03-12 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
Same As/Similar To
HB906 (Related) 2019-01-30 - 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
Burma
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Smithsonian Institution
Asia
Burma
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Smithsonian Institution
