HR 906
116th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Asia
Burma
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Smithsonian Institution
Merrill’s Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced: January 30, 2019
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Jan 30, 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.
Jan 30, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill directs Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly known as Merrill's Marauders, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma (Myanmar) during World War II.
Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it shall be displayed and made available for research.
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.
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