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- H.CON.RES.218
H.CON.RES.218: Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone, a great American hero.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced June 12, 2003
- Latest Major Action June 12, 2003
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
55 (32 Democrats, 24 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend and the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone (the first recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor awarded in World War II, and the only enlisted Marine in that war to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Navy Cross, and the Purple Heart).
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
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| June 12, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-N.J.) |