US SB2730 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on March 17 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-03-17 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1599)
Pending: Senate Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, known collectively as the "Ghost Army," in recognition of its service during World War II. It is the sense of the Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the Ghost Army, and that preference should be given to locations affiliated with the Smithsonian.

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Title

Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-03-17SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1599)

Same As/Similar To

HB2170 (Same As) 2015-04-30 - Referred to House Administration

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