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H.R.685: American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Feb. 14, 2013
- Latest Major Action May 23, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
312 (129 Democrats, 183 Republicans)
Bill Summary
American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a single congressional gold medal in honor of the American Fighter Aces, collectively, in recognition of their heroic military service and defense of the nation's freedom. Requires the medal to be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 23, 2014 |
Became Public Law No: 113-105. |
| May 23, 2014 |
Signed by President. |
| May 21, 2014 |
Presented to President.
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| May 20, 2014 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| May 20, 2014 |
Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3192)
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| May 19, 2014 |
Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 219). (text: CR H4456) |
| May 19, 2014 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4459-4460)
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| May 19, 2014 |
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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| May 19, 2014 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 685.
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| May 19, 2014 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4456-4458)
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| May 19, 2014 |
Mr. Huizenga (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| Feb. 14, 2013 |
Referred to House Administration
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| Feb. 14, 2013 |
Referred to House Financial Services
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| Feb. 14, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Sam Johnson (R-Texas) |