Congress 113 - HR 1726 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers.

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Armed Forces and National Security Caribbean area Congressional tributes Military personnel and dependents Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers Puerto Rico Veterans' organizations and recognition

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(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on May 19, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal in honor of the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers, in recognition of its pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and many acts of valor in the face of adversity.

Requires the medal to be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian shall make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the 65th Infantry Regiment, including locations in Puerto Rico.

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Jun 10, 2014

Became Public Law No: 113-120.
Jun 10, 2014

Signed by President.
Jun 3, 2014

Presented to President.
May 23, 2014

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 22, 2014

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3308)
May 22, 2014

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3308)
May 20, 2014

Received in the Senate, read twice.
May 19, 2014

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4440-4441)
May 19, 2014

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4440-4441)
May 19, 2014

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1726.
May 19, 2014

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4440-4444)
May 19, 2014

Mr. Huizenga (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 25, 2013

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.
Apr 25, 2013

Introduced in House

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