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S. 1555Became Law

Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 14, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)

Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015

(Sec. 3) This bill defines "Filipino Veterans of World War II" to include an individual who served:

  • honorably at any time from July 26, 1941, to December 31, 1946;
  • in an active-duty status under the command of the U.S. Armed Forces in the Far East; and
  • within the Philippine Commonwealth Army, the Philippine Scouts, the Philippine Constabulary, Recognized Guerrilla units, the New Philippine Scouts, the First Filipino Infantry Regiment, the Second Filipino Infantry Battalion (Separate), or the First Reconnaissance Battalion; or
  • commanding or serving in such a unit as a U.S. military officer or enlisted soldier.

(Sec. 4) The President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the Filipino Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.

The medal, following its award, shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it will be available for research and display.

It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at other appropriate locations associated with the Filipino Veterans of World War II.

What just happenedDec 14, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-265.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
71 cosponsors43 D26 R2 I
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  1. Dec 14, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-265.

  2. Dec 14, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-265.

  3. Dec 14, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 14, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 7, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 7, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 30, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Nov 30, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text of measure as passed: CR H7020-7021)

  9. Nov 30, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text of measure as passed: CR H7020-7021)

  10. Nov 30, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1555.

  11. Nov 30, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7020-7024)

  12. Nov 30, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Huizenga (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Jul 14, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Committee on House Administration
  14. Jul 14, 2016IntroReferralH11100-A

    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.

  15. Jul 14, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Financial Services Committee
  16. Jul 14, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  17. Jul 14, 2016FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  18. Jul 13, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5092-5094)

  19. Jul 13, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5092-5094)

  20. Jul 13, 2016Discharge

    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5092-5094)

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  21. Jul 13, 2016Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5092-5094)

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  22. Jun 11, 2015IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  23. Jun 11, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 14, 201649

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)

Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015

(Sec. 3) This bill defines "Filipino Veterans of World War II" to include an individual who served:

  • honorably at any time from July 26, 1941, to December 31, 1946;
  • in an active-duty status under the command of the U.S. Armed Forces in the Far East; and
  • within the Philippine Commonwealth Army, the Philippine Scouts, the Philippine Constabulary, Recognized Guerrilla units, the New Philippine Scouts, the First Filipino Infantry Regiment, the Second Filipino Infantry Battalion (Separate), or the First Reconnaissance Battalion; or
  • commanding or serving in such a unit as a U.S. military officer or enlisted soldier.

(Sec. 4) The President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the Filipino Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.

The medal, following its award, shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it will be available for research and display.

It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at other appropriate locations associated with the Filipino Veterans of World War II.

Passed House without amendmentNov 30, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)

Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015

(Sec. 3) This bill defines "Filipino Veterans of World War II" to include an individual who served:

  • honorably at any time from July 26, 1941, to December 31, 1946;
  • in an active-duty status under the command of the U.S. Armed Forces in the Far East; and
  • within the Philippine Commonwealth Army, the Philippine Scouts, the Philippine Constabulary, Recognized Guerrilla units, the New Philippine Scouts, the First Filipino Infantry Regiment, the Second Filipino Infantry Battalion (Separate), or the First Reconnaissance Battalion; or
  • commanding or serving in such a unit as a U.S. military officer or enlisted soldier.

(Sec. 4) The President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the Filipino Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.

The medal, following its award, shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it will be available for research and display.

It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at other appropriate locations associated with the Filipino Veterans of World War II.

Passed Senate without amendmentJul 13, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015

(Sec. 3) This bill defines "Filipino Veterans of World War II" to include an individual who served:

  • honorably at any time from July 26, 1941, to December 31, 1946;
  • in an active-duty status under the command of the U.S. Armed Forces in the Far East; and
  • within the Philippine Commonwealth Army, the Philippine Scouts, the Philippine Constabulary, Recognized Guerrilla units, the New Philippine Scouts, the First Filipino Infantry Regiment, the Second Filipino Infantry Battalion (Separate), or the First Reconnaissance Battalion; or
  • commanding or serving in such a unit as a U.S. military officer or enlisted soldier.

(Sec. 4) The President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the Filipino Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.

The medal, following its award, shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it will be available for research and display.

It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at other appropriate locations associated with the Filipino Veterans of World War II.

Introduced in SenateJun 11, 2015

Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015

Directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the Filipino Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.

Requires that the medal, following its award, be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it will be available for research and for display at other appropriate locations associated with such veterans.

Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015 — Informed