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Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act

Official title: A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the soldiers of the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly known as "Merrill's Marauders", in recognition … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the soldiers of the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly known as "Merrill's Marauders", in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma during World War II.

Introduced: March 12, 2019 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 17, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-170.
Oct 17, 2020
Signed by President.
Oct 6, 2020
Presented to President.
Sep 22, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 22, 2020
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H4712)
Sep 22, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Sep 22, 2020
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4712)
Sep 22, 2020
Committee on House Administration discharged.
Sep 22, 2020
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Sep 22, 2020
Mr. Cleaver asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Dec 9, 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.
Dec 9, 2019
Received in the House.
Dec 9, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 5, 2019
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6895-6896)
Dec 5, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6895-6896)
Dec 5, 2019
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6895-6896)
Dec 5, 2019
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6895-6896)
Mar 12, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Mar 12, 2019
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action October 17, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-170.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 906 Merrill’s Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act
 Bill text 5 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 58
All 58 Democratic 24 Republican 31 Independent 1
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Nov 21, 2019
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Nov 12, 2019
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Nov 12, 2019
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Nov 12, 2019
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Lankford, James
Oklahoma · Nov 12, 2019
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Thune, John
South Dakota · Nov 12, 2019
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Cruz, Ted
Texas · Nov 6, 2019
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Nov 6, 2019
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Barrasso, John
Wyoming · Oct 30, 2019
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Oct 30, 2019
Burr, Richard
· Oct 30, 2019
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Cassidy, Bill
Louisiana · Oct 30, 2019
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Oct 30, 2019
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Cortez Masto, Catherine
Nevada · Oct 30, 2019
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Oct 30, 2019
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Hyde-Smith, Cindy
Mississippi · Oct 30, 2019
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Oct 30, 2019
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Oct 30, 2019
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Oct 30, 2019
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Sullivan, Dan
Alaska · Oct 30, 2019
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Oct 30, 2019
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Oct 30, 2019
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Young, Todd
Indiana · Oct 30, 2019
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Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Sep 26, 2019
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Scott, Tim
South Carolina · Sep 26, 2019
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Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Sep 25, 2019
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King, Angus S., Jr.
Maine · Sep 25, 2019
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Scott, Rick
Florida · Sep 25, 2019
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Sep 24, 2019
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Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Sep 24, 2019
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Sep 24, 2019
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Sep 24, 2019
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Hoeven, John
North Dakota · Sep 24, 2019
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Paul, Rand
Kentucky · Sep 24, 2019
Toomey, Patrick
· Sep 24, 2019
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Sep 19, 2019
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Risch, James E.
Idaho · Sep 19, 2019
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Sep 19, 2019
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Tillis, Thomas
North Carolina · Sep 10, 2019
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · May 16, 2019
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Schatz, Brian
Hawaii · May 9, 2019
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · May 8, 2019
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Mar 12, 2019
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Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Mar 12, 2019
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Mar 12, 2019
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Mar 12, 2019
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Cotton, Tom
Arkansas · Mar 12, 2019
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Daines, Steve
Montana · Mar 12, 2019
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Mar 12, 2019
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Ernst, Joni
Iowa · Mar 12, 2019
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