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H.R. 5671Became Law

Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020

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Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020

This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the U.S. Merchant Mariners of World War II, in recognition of their service during World War II.

Following the award of the medal, it shall be given to the American Merchant Marine Museum, where it shall be available for display and research.

What just happenedMar 13, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-125.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3](D-CA)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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  1. Mar 13, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-125.

  2. Mar 13, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-125.

  3. Mar 13, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Mar 13, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Mar 9, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Mar 9, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Mar 3, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Mar 2, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1269)

  9. Mar 2, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Mar 2, 2020Discharge

    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  11. Mar 2, 2020Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  12. Jan 28, 2020IntroReferral

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

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  13. Jan 27, 2020FloorH38310

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

  14. Jan 27, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H547-548)

  15. Jan 27, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H547-548)

  16. Jan 27, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5671.

  17. Jan 27, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H547-549)

  18. Jan 27, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. San Nicolas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  19. Jan 24, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

    Financial Services Committee
  20. Jan 24, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Jan 24, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawMar 13, 202049

Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020

This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the U.S. Merchant Mariners of World War II, in recognition of their service during World War II.

Following the award of the medal, it shall be given to the American Merchant Marine Museum, where it shall be available for display and research.

Passed SenateMar 2, 202055

Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020

This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the U.S. Merchant Mariners of World War II, in recognition of their service during World War II.

Following the award of the medal, it shall be given to the American Merchant Marine Museum, where it shall be available for display and research.

Passed HouseJan 27, 202053

Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020

This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the U.S. Merchant Mariners of World War II, in recognition of their service during World War II.

Following the award of the medal, it shall be given to the American Merchant Marine Museum, where it shall be available for display and research.

Introduced in HouseJan 24, 2020

Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020

This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the U.S. Merchant Mariners of World War II, in recognition of their service during World War II.

Following the award of the medal, it shall be given to the American Merchant Marine Museum, where it shall be available for display and research.

Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 — Informed