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American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act

Introduced: July 30, 2013 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 23, 2014
Signed by President.
May 23, 2014
Became Public Law No: 113-105.
May 21, 2014
Presented to President.
May 20, 2014
Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3192)
May 20, 2014
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3192)
May 20, 2014
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 19, 2014
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 219).(text: CR H4456)
May 19, 2014
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4459-4460)
May 19, 2014
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 19, 2014
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 685.
May 19, 2014
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4456-4458)
May 19, 2014
Mr. Huizenga (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 14, 2013
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 14, 2013
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 19, 2014 House · vote #219 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 381–0 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

American Fighter Aces 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 single congressional gold medal in honor of the American Fighter Aces, collectively, in recognition of their heroic military service and defense of the nation's freedom.

Requires the medal to be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research purposes. Expresses the sense of Congress that the medal should be made available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations associated with the American Fighter Aces.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the gold medal at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the medals.

What's happening now May 23, 2014

Became Public Law No: 113-105.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 217
All 217 Democratic 48 Republican 53
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Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · Feb 10, 2014
Long, Billy
· Jan 21, 2014
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Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Jan 9, 2014
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Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Jan 7, 2014
MILLER, GARY
· Dec 11, 2013
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Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · Dec 10, 2013
Chaffetz, Jason
· Dec 10, 2013
 D
Bera, Ami
California · Dec 3, 2013
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Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Dec 3, 2013
CAMP, DAVE
· Nov 20, 2013
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Nov 20, 2013
DUNCAN, JOHN
· Nov 19, 2013
Messer, Luke
· Nov 19, 2013
Vela, Filemon
· Nov 19, 2013
BACHUS, SPENCER
· Nov 15, 2013
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DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Nov 15, 2013
Reed, Tom
· Nov 15, 2013
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Smith, Jason
Missouri · Nov 15, 2013
Walorski, Jackie
· Nov 15, 2013
Yoder, Kevin
· Nov 15, 2013
Gabbard, Tulsi
· Nov 14, 2013
Gerlach, Jim
· Nov 14, 2013
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Meng, Grace
New York · Nov 14, 2013
Edwards, Donna
· Nov 12, 2013
Garrett, Scott
· Nov 12, 2013
Ross, Dennis
· Nov 12, 2013
Fortenberry, Jeff
· Oct 30, 2013
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Foster, Bill
Illinois · Oct 30, 2013
Herrera Beutler, Jaime
· Oct 30, 2013
Reichert, David
· Oct 30, 2013
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Garamendi, John
California · Oct 28, 2013
Harper, Gregg
· Oct 28, 2013
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Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Oct 28, 2013
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Valadao, David G.
California · Oct 23, 2013
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Horsford, Steven
Nevada · Oct 22, 2013
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Lucas, Frank D.
Oklahoma · Oct 22, 2013
MCCARTHY, CAROLYN
· Oct 22, 2013
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Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Oct 16, 2013
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Thompson, Mike
California · Oct 16, 2013
WOLF, FRANK
· Oct 16, 2013
Hunter, Duncan
· Oct 14, 2013
LEWIS, JOHN
· Oct 14, 2013
Renacci, James
· Oct 9, 2013
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Takano, Mark
California · Oct 9, 2013
CRENSHAW, ANDER
· Oct 7, 2013
Lipinski, Daniel
· Oct 7, 2013
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Chu, Judy
California · Oct 2, 2013
Franks, Trent
· Oct 2, 2013
Roby, Martha
· Oct 2, 2013
DeSantis, Ron
· Oct 1, 2013
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