HR 3700
112th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Asia
Athletes
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
Germany
Japan
Military personnel and dependents
Olympic games
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Louis Zamperini Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced: December 16, 2011
Introduced by:
McCaul, Michael T.
Republican
· Texas
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 12, 2012
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.
Dec 16, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Dec 16, 2011
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Louis Zamperini Congressional Gold Medal Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Louis Zamperini in recognition of his service to the United States, his sacrifice during World War II, and his inspiration to others through his courage as a survivor.
Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals, with amounts received from the sale to be deposited in the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.
Committees of jurisdiction
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