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S.1079: Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 13, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 13, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
48 (32 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 15 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 13, 2021
Bill Summary
Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the troops from the United States and the Philippines who defended Bataan and Corregidor, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service during World War II.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 13, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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April 13, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) |