S 1093
116th Congress
Senate
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Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced: April 9, 2019
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 9, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 9, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Plain-English summary
Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill authorizes the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the troops from the United States and the Philippines who defended Bataan and Corregidor, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service 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.
Medals struck under this bill are considered numismatic items (coins).
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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