HR 3565
117th 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
U.S. history
Veterans' organizations and recognition
World War II Pacific War Heroes Congressional Gold Medal Act
Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 28, 2021
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.
May 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
World War II Pacific War Heroes Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the men and women of the United States military and merchant marine, as well as citizen and noncitizen civilians who fought with the U.S. military and were surrendered, captured, or abandoned to become prisoners of war of Imperial Japan during World War II, in recognition of their dedicated and vital service 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.
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