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- H.R.2447
H.R.2447: To grant the congressional gold medal to the Montford Point Marines.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced July 7, 2011
- Latest Major Action Nov. 23, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
308 (180 Democrats, 128 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to collectively honor the Montford Point Marines, U.S. Marine Corps, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. (Camp Montford Point, North Carolina, was the site for the training of the first African-American Marines.) Permits the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal, at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.
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Mr. Jones moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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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. 2447.
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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 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 804).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table 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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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: 112-59.
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| July 7, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Corrine Brown (D-Fla.) |