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S.890: A bill to grant the Congressional Gold Medal to the troops who defended Bataan during World War II.
About This Bill
- Introduced April 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 7, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 7, 2017
Bill Summary
This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the collective award of a Congressional Gold Medal to 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 during World War II. The medal shall be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, which...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 7, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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| April 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tom Udall (D-N.M.) |