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Bill114th CongressFiled Jan 26, 2015Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 535

Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 26, 2015)

Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act

Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal collectively to the Filipino Veterans of World War II (Veterans) in recognition of their dedicated service during such War. States that such medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution (Smithsonian) for display.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian should make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations associated with the Veterans.

What just happenedJan 26, 2015

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.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-51](D-CA)Sponsor
5 cosponsors3 D2 R
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  1. Jan 26, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    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
  2. Jan 26, 2015IntroReferralH11100-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.

  3. Jan 26, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    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
  4. Jan 26, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. Jan 26, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

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