US HB1209 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
March 15 2013 - Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Pending: House Financial Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Pending: House Financial Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to arrange for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal in honor of the members of the 17 Bombardment Group (Medium), who became known as the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, in recognition of their military service during World War II. Requires the medal to be given to the National Museum of the United States Air Force for display. Expresses the sense of Congress that such Museum should make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations and events associated with the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders.
Title
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the "Doolittle Tokyo Raiders", for outstanding heroism, valor, skill, and service to the United States in conducting the bombings of Tokyo.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-15 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. |
Same As/Similar To
SB381 (Related) 2013-03-06 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1146-1147)
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Japan
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Japan
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d113:HN01209:@@@L&summ2=m& |
| Text | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr1209ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr1209ih.pdf |
