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H.R. 685 (113th)

American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act

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Introduced

14 February 2013

Last action

23 May 2014 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 113-105.

Sponsors

SAM JOHNSON, Denny Heck, Pete Olson, Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4], Kenny Marchant, Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36], David Loebsack, Kay Granger, JOHN CULBERSON, Blake Farenthold, ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, Tom McClintock, Rob Bishop, Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-11], Mike Coffman, Daniel Webster, Raul Ruiz, Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2], Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3], Austin Scott, Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Doug Lamborn, Rep. Enyart, William L. [D-IL-12], Todd Young, Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Doug LaMalfa, Harold Rogers, Rep. Nunnelee, Alan [R-MS-1], DANA ROHRABACHER, Jim Bridenstine, Leonard Lance, Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], ROBERT BRADY, John Carter, Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Markwayne Mullin, Stevan Pearce, David Roe, Louie Gohmert, Steve King, David Joyce, James McGovern, Vicky Hartzler, PAUL RYAN, Joseph Kennedy

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence

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Summary

American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a single congressional gold medal in honor of the American Fighter Aces, collectively, in recognition of their heroic military service and defense of the nation's freedom.

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Timeline

  1. 14 February 2013

    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. 14 February 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 February 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 May 2014

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 219). (text: CR H4456)

    Source: Floor

  5. 19 May 2014

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 219).(text: CR H4456)

    Source: Floor

  6. 19 May 2014

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4456-4458)

    Source: Floor

  7. 19 May 2014

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  8. 19 May 2014

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 685.

    Source: Floor

  9. 19 May 2014

    Floor

    Mr. Huizenga (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  10. 20 May 2014

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3192)

    Source: Floor

  11. 20 May 2014

    Introduced

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3192)

    Source: Floor

  12. 21 May 2014

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  13. 21 May 2014

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  14. 23 May 2014

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 113-105.

    Source: President

  15. 23 May 2014

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  16. 23 May 2014

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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