HR 2992
114th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Marine and inland water transportation
Military history
Transportation employees
Merchant Marine of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced: July 9, 2015
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Introduced
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Passed House
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Became law
Dec 1, 2016
Received in the Senate.
Nov 30, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 30, 2016
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text of measure as passed: CR H7018)
Nov 30, 2016
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text of measure as passed: CR H7018)
Nov 30, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2992.
Nov 30, 2016
Mr. Huizenga (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 30, 2016
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7018-7020)
Jul 9, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jul 9, 2015
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Merchant Marine of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act
(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal to the U.S. Merchant Marine of World War II, in recognition of their dedicated and vital service during World War II.
Following its award the medal shall be given to the American Merchant Marine Museum where it will be available for display and research.
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Received in the Senate.
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