HR 5044
116th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Asia
China
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Japan
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Smithsonian Institution
Veterans' organizations and recognition
World War II Pacific War Heroes Congressional Gold Medal Act
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 12, 2019
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.
Nov 12, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
World War II Pacific War Heroes Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill directs Congress to make arrangements for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of the service of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and Merchant Marine, as well as the citizen and noncitizen civilians who fought with the U.S. military, who were surrendered, captured, or abandoned to become prisoners of war of Japan during World War II.
What's happening now
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.
Committees of jurisdiction
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