HR 980
116th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Canada
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
Military history
United Kingdom
Veterans' organizations and recognition
American Patriots of WWII through Service with the Canadian and British Armed Forces Gold Medal Act of 2019
Introduced: February 5, 2019
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Feb 5, 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.
Feb 5, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
American Patriots of WWII through Service with the Canadian and British Armed Forces Gold Medal Act of 2019
This bill directs the award of a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the dedicated service of U.S. nationals who voluntarily joined the Canadian and British armed forces during World War II.
Following the award, the medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.
The U.S. Mint may strike duplicates in bronze.
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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.
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