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H.R. 5315 (110th)

To grant the Congressional Gold Medal to a group of soldiers from World War II.

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Introduced

7 February 2008

Last action

25 March 2008 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.

Sponsors

Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23], Rep. Wilson, Heather [R-NM-1], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4], Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2], Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5], Raúl Grijalva, Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Stevan Pearce, Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-7], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], DON YOUNG, Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-4], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4]

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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 in Bataan, Philippines, 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 the prisoners of war at Bataan.

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Timeline

  1. 7 February 2008

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 February 2008

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 February 2008

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E138-139)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 February 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 7 February 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 25 March 2008

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.

    Source: Committee

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