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HR 6151 111th Congress House

To charter an organization and establish a medal program to honor first responders in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Introduced: September 16, 2010 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Congressional tributesEmergency medical services and trauma careFederally chartered organizationsFires
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This bill died when the 111th Congress ended
It never became law before the 111th Congress (2009–2010) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 20, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Sep 16, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 16, 2010
Introduced in House
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 Latest action December 20, 2010

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Grants a federal charter to the Medal of Courage and Service Corporation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Authorizes the Corporation to award and present in the name of Congress medals of courage and service to first responders in the City of Philadelphia who are selected by a committee of city and union officials and other civilian representatives.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6151: To charter an organization and establish a medal program to honor first responders in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-6151/
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"H.R. 6151: To charter an organization and establish a medal program to honor first responders in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-6151/.
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H.R. 6151, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-6151/.
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