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Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act

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Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill directs Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly known as Merrill's Marauders, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma (Myanmar) during World War II.

Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be displayed and made available for research.

What just happenedOct 17, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-170.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA](R-GA)Sponsor
76 cosponsors33 D42 R1 I
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  1. Oct 17, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-170.

  2. Oct 17, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-170.

  3. Oct 17, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 17, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 6, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 6, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 22, 2020FloorH38310

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

  8. Sep 22, 2020FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H4712)

  9. Sep 22, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

  10. Sep 22, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4712)

  11. Sep 22, 2020DischargeH12300

    Committee on House Administration discharged.

    Committee on House Administration
  12. Sep 22, 2020Committee5500

    Committee on House Administration discharged.

    Committee on House Administration
  13. Sep 22, 2020DischargeH12300

    Committee on Financial Services discharged.

    Financial Services Committee
  14. Sep 22, 2020Committee5500

    Committee on Financial Services discharged.

    Financial Services Committee
  15. Sep 22, 2020FloorH30200

    Mr. Cleaver asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

  16. Dec 9, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    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
  17. Dec 9, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    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
  18. Dec 9, 2019FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  19. Dec 9, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  20. Dec 5, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6895-6896)

  21. Dec 5, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6895-6896)

  22. Dec 5, 2019Discharge

    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6895-6896)

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  23. Dec 5, 2019Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6895-6896)

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  24. Mar 12, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  25. Mar 12, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawOct 17, 202049

Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill directs Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly known as Merrill's Marauders, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma (Myanmar) during World War II.

Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be displayed and made available for research.

Passed HouseSep 22, 202053

Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill directs Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly known as Merrill's Marauders, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma (Myanmar) during World War II.

Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be displayed and made available for research.

Passed SenateDec 5, 201955

Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill directs Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly known as Merrill's Marauders, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma (Myanmar) during World War II.

Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it shall be displayed and made available for research.

Introduced in SenateMar 12, 2019

Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill directs Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly known as Merrill's Marauders, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma (Myanmar) during World War II.

Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it shall be displayed and made available for research.

Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act — Informed