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Bill114th CongressFiled Sep 9, 2016Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 5990

To grant the Congressional Gold Medal to the troops who defended Bataan during World War II.

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 9, 2016)

This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the collective award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the troops from the United States and the Philippines who defended Bataan, Philippines, and were subsequently prisoners of war in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service during World War II.

The medal shall be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, which is urged to make the medal available for display at other locations associated with such troops.

What just happenedSep 9, 2016

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. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM-3](D-NM)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Sep 9, 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
  2. Sep 9, 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.

  3. Sep 9, 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
  4. Sep 9, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. Sep 9, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

To grant the Congressional Gold Medal to the troops who defended Bataan during World War I… — Informed