H.R.324: To grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

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326 (121 Democrats, 205 Republicans)

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(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on May 21, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.) 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 a single gold medal to the First Special Service Force (a joint American-Canadian volunteer unit), collectively, in recognition of their World...

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Bill Actions

Date Description
July 12, 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-16.

July 12, 2013

Signed by President.

July 2, 2013
Presented to President.
June 28, 2013
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
June 27, 2013

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

June 27, 2013

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5509-5510)

May 22, 2013
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
May 21, 2013
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 21, 2013

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 165). (text: CR H2817-2818)

May 21, 2013
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2830-2831)
May 21, 2013
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.
May 21, 2013
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 324.
May 21, 2013
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2817-2819)
May 21, 2013
Mr. Cotton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan. 18, 2013
Referred to House Administration
Jan. 18, 2013
Referred to House Financial Services
Jan. 18, 2013

Introduced in the House by Jeff Miller (R-Fla.)

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