US HB667 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 24 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-01-24 - 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 January 24 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-01-24 - 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
Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of 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 will be displayed and made available for research. It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal received under this Act available for display elsewhere, particularly at other locations and events associated with Merrill's Marauders.
Title
Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sponsors
Rep. Peter King [R-NY] | Rep. Sanford Bishop [D-GA] | Rep. Lee Zeldin [R-NY] | Rep. Kathleen Rice [D-NY] |
Rep. Tim Ryan [D-OH] | Rep. Tulsi Gabbard [D-HI] | Rep. Linda Sanchez [D-CA] | Rep. David McKinley [R-WV] |
Rep. Darin LaHood [R-IL] | Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA] | Sen. Kevin Cramer [R-ND] | Rep. Gene Green [D-TX] |
Rep. Ron Kind [D-WI] | Rep. John Delaney [D-MD] | Rep. Charles Fleischmann [R-TN] | Rep. Rod Blum [R-IA] |
Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ] | Rep. Adrian Smith [R-NE] | Rep. Bradley Byrne [R-AL] | Rep. Dennis Ross [R-FL] |
Rep. Denny Heck [D-WA] | Rep. Don Young [R-AK] | Rep. Adam Kinzinger [R-IL] | Rep. Thomas MacArthur [R-NJ] |
Rep. Ted Lieu [D-CA] | Rep. Julia Brownley [D-CA] | Rep. Pete Aguilar [D-CA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2017-01-24 | 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. |
2017-01-24 | 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. |
2017-01-24 | 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. |
2017-01-24 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB2114 (Related) 2017-11-09 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Asia
Burma
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Smithsonian Institution
Asia
Burma
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Smithsonian Institution
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/667/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr667/BILLS-115hr667ih.pdf |