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- H.R.3712
H.R.3712: To grant the Congressional Gold Medal to the troops who defended Bataan during World War II.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Dec. 16, 2011
- Latest Major Action Jan. 12, 2012
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (11 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to collectively honor the troops from the United States and the Philippines who defended Bataan, Philippines, and were subsequently prisoners of war, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service to their country during World War II. Provides for the Medal's display at the Smithsonian Institution. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Medal should be made available for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Financial Services
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Referred to House House Administration
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.
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| Dec. 16, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) |