HR 5315
110th Congress
House
Commemorations
Armed Forces and National Security
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congress
Congressional gold medals
East Asia
Government Operations and Politics
History
Japan
Museums
Philippines
Prisoners of war
Smithsonian Institution
World War II
To grant the Congressional Gold Medal to a group of soldiers from World War II.
Introduced: February 7, 2008
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 25, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
Feb 7, 2008
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.
Feb 7, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E138-139)
Feb 7, 2008
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to collectively honor the American soldiers who were prisoners of war in Bataan, Philippines, during World War II, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service to their country. Provides for the Medal's display at the Smithsonian Institution.
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Medal should be made available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations associated with the prisoners of war at Bataan.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
Committees of jurisdiction
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