To grant the Congressional Gold Medal to the troops who defended Bataan during World War II.

Summary

This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the collective award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the troops from the United States and the Philippines who defended Bataan, Philippines, and were subsequently prisoners of war in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service during World War II. The medal shall be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, which is urged to make the medal available for display at other locations associated with such troops.

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Timeline

1. 9 September 2016

   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.

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2. 9 September 2016

   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. 9 September 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 9 September 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 9 September 2016 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 9 September 2016

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 9 September 2016

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Sponsors

• Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
• Michelle Lujan Grisham · D · Sponsor
• Stevan Pearce · R · Sponsor
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