Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 25, 2016)
Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2016
This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. merchant mariners of World War II in recognition of their dedicated and vital service during World War II.
Expresses the sense of Congress that the American Merchant Marine Museum should make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the U.S. Merchant Marine, giving preference to locations affiliated with it.
What just happenedMay 25, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 25, 2016
- May 25, 2016IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee - May 25, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate