To grant a Congressional Gold Medal to American military personnel who fought in defense of Bataan/Corregidor/Luzon between December 7, 1941 and May 6, 1942.

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Introduced

21 May 2009

Last action

21 May 2009 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Administration

Sponsors

Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM], Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. Massa, Eric J. J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Rep. Teague, Harry [D-NM-2], Rep. Kosmas, Suzanne M. [D-FL-24], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Kissell, Larry [D-NC-8], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-2], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7], Rep. Adler, John H. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3], Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3], Rep. Nye, Glenn C. [D-VA-2], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Boccieri, John A. [D-OH-16], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Schauer, Mark H. [D-MI-7], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-4], Rep. Bright, Bobby [D-AL-2], Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50]

Subjects

Defence

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Summary

Authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to collectively honor the American soldiers who were prisoners of war at Bataan/Corregidor/Luzon during World War II, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service to their country. Provides for the Medal's display at the Smithsonian Institution. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Medal should be made available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations associated with those who fought in defense of Bataan/Corregidor/Luzon and the prisoners of war.

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21 May 2009
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21 May 2009
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Referred to House Financial Services
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21 May 2009
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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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21 May 2009
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/2598
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