HR 3712
112th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Asia
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Philippines
Smithsonian Institution
To grant the Congressional Gold Medal to the troops who defended Bataan during World War II.
Introduced: December 16, 2011
Introduced by:
Heinrich, Martin
Democratic
· New Mexico
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Became law
Jan 12, 2012
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.
Dec 16, 2011
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.
Dec 16, 2011
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to collectively honor the troops from the United States and the Philippines who defended Bataan, Philippines, and were subsequently prisoners of war, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service to their country during World War II. 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 Monetary Policy and Technology.
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