HR 906 · 116th Congress 2019–2021, ended

Merrill’s Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act

Introduced Jan 30, 2019 Originated House Sponsor Peter T. King R-NY

Fact sheet

Latest action · Jan 30, 2019 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.

Progress

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  1. IntroducedJan 30, 2019
  2. Passed HouseNot reached
  3. Passed SenateNot reached
  4. To the PresidentNot reached
  5. Became lawNot reached

Summary

Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill directs Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly known as Merrill's Marauders, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma (Myanmar) during World War II.

Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it shall be displayed and made available for research.

Cosponsors 318

Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jan 30, 2019 to Sep 22, 2020, with 7 there on the day it was introduced.

SeatCosponsorSigned on
R-ILAdam KinzingerOriginalJan 30, 2019
R-PABrian K. FitzpatrickOriginalJan 30, 2019
R-TNCharles J. "Chuck" FleischmannOriginalJan 30, 2019
R-AKDon YoungOriginalJan 30, 2019
R-NYLee M. ZeldinOriginalJan 30, 2019
D-CAPete AguilarOriginalJan 30, 2019
D-GASanford D. Bishop, Jr.OriginalJan 30, 2019
D-CAJohn GaramendiFeb 8, 2019
D-WIRon KindFeb 8, 2019
R-NEAdrian SmithMar 14, 2019
R-CAPaul CookMar 14, 2019
D-ILBradley Scott SchneiderApr 10, 2019
D-HIEd CaseApr 10, 2019
D-DCEleanor Holmes NortonApr 10, 2019
R-ILDarin LaHoodMay 2, 2019
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Actions 2

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  1. Jan 30, 2019Introduced in House
  2. Jan 30, 2019Referred 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.

Related bills 1

Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.

BillTitleRelationshipLatest action
S 743Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal ActRelated billOct 17, 2020

Subjects

Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.

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  1. Jan 30, 2019Introduced in House

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