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Public Law113th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
H.R. 685Became Law

American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (May 23, 2014)

American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a single congressional gold medal in honor of the American Fighter Aces, collectively, in recognition of their heroic military service and defense of the nation's freedom.

Requires the medal to be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research purposes. Expresses the sense of Congress that the medal should be made available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations associated with the American Fighter Aces.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the gold medal at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the medals.

What just happenedMay 23, 2014

Became Public Law No: 113-105.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3](R-TX)Sponsor
312 cosponsors129 D183 R
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  1. May 23, 2014PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 113-105.

  2. May 23, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-105.

  3. May 23, 2014PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. May 23, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. May 21, 2014FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. May 21, 2014President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. May 20, 2014Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. May 20, 2014Floor

    Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3192)

  9. May 20, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3192)

  10. May 19, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 219). (text: CR H4456)

  11. May 19, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 219).(text: CR H4456)

  12. May 19, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4459-4460)

  13. May 19, 2014FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  14. May 19, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 685.

  15. May 19, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4456-4458)

  16. May 19, 2014FloorH30300

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

  17. Feb 14, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    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
  18. Feb 14, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    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
  19. Feb 14, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Feb 14, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawMay 23, 201449

American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a single congressional gold medal in honor of the American Fighter Aces, collectively, in recognition of their heroic military service and defense of the nation's freedom.

Requires the medal to be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research purposes. Expresses the sense of Congress that the medal should be made available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations associated with the American Fighter Aces.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the gold medal at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the medals.

Introduced in HouseFeb 14, 2013

American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a single congressional gold medal in honor of the American Fighter Aces, collectively, in recognition of their heroic military service and defense of the nation's freedom.