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Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 9, 2015Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 2992

Merchant Marine of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Nov 30, 2016)

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

Merchant Marine of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act

(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal to the U.S. Merchant Marine of World War II, in recognition of their dedicated and vital service during World War II.

Following its award the medal shall be given to the American Merchant Marine Museum where it will be available for display and research.

What just happenedDec 1, 2016

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Brooks, Susan W. [R-IN-5](R-IN)Sponsor
312 cosponsors139 D173 R
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  1. Dec 1, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. Nov 30, 2016FloorH38310

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

  3. Nov 30, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text of measure as passed: CR H7018)

  4. 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 H7018)

  5. Nov 30, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2992.

  6. Nov 30, 2016FloorH30300

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

  7. Nov 30, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7018-7020)

  8. Jul 9, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

    Financial Services Committee
  9. Jul 9, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  10. Jul 9, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentNov 30, 201681

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

Merchant Marine of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act

(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal to the U.S. Merchant Marine of World War II, in recognition of their dedicated and vital service during World War II.

Following its award the medal shall be given to the American Merchant Marine Museum where it will be available for display and research.

Introduced in HouseJul 9, 2015

Merchant Marine of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal to the U.S. Merchant Marine of World War II, in recognition of their dedicated and vital service during World War II.

Merchant Marine of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act — Informed