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S.1460: A bill to grant the congressional gold medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service 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 Aug. 1, 2011
- Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
29 (17 Democrats, 1 Independent, 1 Independent Democrat, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Requires 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 two gold medals to the First Special Service Force (a joint American-Canadian unit), collectively, in recognition of their World War II service. Directs one such gold medal to be given to the Smithsonian Institution and the other to the First Special Service Force Association...
(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 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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| Aug. 1, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Max Baucus (D-Mont.) |