Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015

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HR 2737

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Jun 11, 2015

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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period ...

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Armed Forces and National Security Asia Conflicts and wars Congressional tributes Military history Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers Philippines Smithsonian Institution Veterans' organizations and recognition

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Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015

Directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the Filipino Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.

Requires that the medal, following its award, be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it will be available for research and for display at other appropriate locations associated with such veterans.

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Jun 11, 2015

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.
Jun 11, 2015

Introduced in House

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