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S.2870: A bill to amend titles 10 and 14, United States Code, to provide for the use of gold in the metal content of the Medal of Honor.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Aug. 1, 2002
- Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2002
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Requires the metal content of the Medal of Honor, awarded by the President to members of the armed forces and Coast Guard, to be 90 percent gold and ten percent alloy.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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Aug. 1, 2002 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Kerry (D-Mass.) |