Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act

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Bill Number

S 1079

Introduced

Apr 13, 2021

Latest Action

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

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

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Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the troops from the United States and the Philippines who defended Bataan and Corregidor, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service during World War II.

Actions

Apr 13, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Apr 13, 2021

Introduced in Senate

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