A bill to grant the Congressional Gold Medal to the soldiers from the United States who were prisoners of war at Bataan during World War II.

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. 1 April 2009

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 1 April 2009

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4179)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 1 April 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 1 April 2009 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] · D · Sponsor
• · ssbk00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → 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.