Congress 113 - HR 324 - To grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

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Armed Forces and National Security Canada Conflicts and wars Congressional tributes Military facilities and property Military history Montana Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers Smithsonian Institution Veterans' organizations and recognition

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(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on May 21, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Requires 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 to the First Special Service Force (a joint American-Canadian volunteer unit), collectively, in recognition of their World War II service.

Directs that the gold medal be given to the First Special Service Force Association in Helena, Montana, for display there and elsewhere, including Fort William Henry Harrison in Helena.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates with proceeds deposited in the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

Declares that the medal struck under this Act is a national medal for purposes of specified coins and currency provisions.

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Jul 12, 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-16.
Jul 12, 2013

Signed by President.
Jul 2, 2013

Presented to President.
Jun 28, 2013

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 27, 2013

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 27, 2013

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 27, 2013

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5509-5510)
Jun 27, 2013

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5509-5510)
May 22, 2013

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
May 21, 2013

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 21, 2013

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 165). (text: CR H2817-2818)
May 21, 2013

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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 165).(text: CR H2817-2818)
May 21, 2013

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2830-2831)
May 21, 2013

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.
May 21, 2013

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 324.
May 21, 2013

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2817-2819)
May 21, 2013

Mr. Cotton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 18, 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.
Jan 18, 2013

Introduced in House

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