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HR 5990 114th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Asia Conflicts and wars Congressional tributes Military history Military personnel and dependents Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers Philippines Smithsonian Institution Veterans' organizations and recognition

To grant the Congressional Gold Medal to the troops who defended Bataan during World War II.

Introduced: September 9, 2016 Introduced by: Luján, Ben Ray Democratic · New Mexico See on congress.gov
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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.
Sep 9, 2016
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the collective award of a Congressional Gold Medal to 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 during World War II.

The medal shall be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, which is urged to make the medal available for display at other locations associated with such troops.

What's happening now September 9, 2016

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.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5990: To grant the Congressional Gold Medal to the troops who defended Bataan during World War II.. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-5990/
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