Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2017

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Bill Number

S 2127

Introduced

Nov 15, 2017

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

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Armed Forces and National Security Conflicts and wars Congressional tributes Marine and inland water transportation Military history Transportation employees

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Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2017

This bill directs the House of Representatives and the Senate to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. merchant mariners of World War II in recognition of their service during World War II.

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Nov 15, 2017

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Nov 15, 2017

Introduced in Senate

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