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- H.R.1259
H.R.1259: To award a congressional gold medal on behalf of the Tuskegee Airmen, collectively, in recognition of their unique military record, which inspired revolutionary reform in the Armed Forces.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 10, 2005
- Latest Major Action April 11, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
311 (207 Democrats, 105 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal collectively to the Tuskegee Airmen in recognition of their unique military record, which inspired revolutionary reform in the Armed Forces. Directs that, after such award, the medal be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution. Expresses the sense of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
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Mr. Ney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1259.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 0 (Roll no. 16).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Cleared for White House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 109-213.
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| March 10, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.) |