American Patriots of WWII through Service with the Canadian and British Armed Forces Gold Medal Act of 2021

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HR 1709

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Mar 9, 2021

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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 Canada Conflicts and wars Congressional tributes Europe Military history United Kingdom Veterans' organizations and recognition

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American Patriots of WWII through Service with the Canadian and British Armed Forces Gold Medal Act of 2021

This bill directs the award of a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the dedicated service of U.S. nationals who voluntarily joined the Canadian and British armed forces during World War II.

Following the award, the medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.

The U.S. Mint may strike duplicates in bronze.

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Mar 9, 2021

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.
Mar 9, 2021

Introduced in House

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