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To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23d Headquarters, Special Troops and the 3133rd Signal Service Company, in recognition of their unique and highly distinguished service as a "Ghost Army" that conducted deception operations in Europe during World War II.

USA115th CongressHR-2701| House 
| Updated: 5/25/2017
Ann M. Kuster

Ann M. Kuster

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (32)
Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Mia B. Love (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Peter T. King (Republican)James R. Langevin (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Bruce Poliquin (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)James B. Renacci (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Louise McIntosh Slaughter (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Sean P. Duffy (Republican)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, known as the "Ghost Army," collectively, in recognition of its service during World War II. The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the Ghost Army, and that preference should be given to locations affiliated with the Smithsonian.
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Timeline
May 25, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1256
Introduced in Senate
May 25, 2017
Introduced in House
May 25, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • May 25, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1256
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 25, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 25, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-1256: A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23d Headquarters, Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Service Company in recognition of their unique and distinguished service as a "Ghost Army" that conducted deception operations in Europe during World War II.
Conflicts and warsCongressional tributesMilitary historyMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersSmithsonian Institution

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23d Headquarters, Special Troops and the 3133rd Signal Service Company, in recognition of their unique and highly distinguished service as a "Ghost Army" that conducted deception operations in Europe during World War II.

USA115th CongressHR-2701| House 
| Updated: 5/25/2017
Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, known as the "Ghost Army," collectively, in recognition of its service during World War II. The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the Ghost Army, and that preference should be given to locations affiliated with the Smithsonian.
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Timeline
May 25, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1256
Introduced in Senate
May 25, 2017
Introduced in House
May 25, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • May 25, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1256
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 25, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 25, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Ann M. Kuster

Ann M. Kuster

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (32)
Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Mia B. Love (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Peter T. King (Republican)James R. Langevin (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Bruce Poliquin (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)James B. Renacci (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Louise McIntosh Slaughter (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Sean P. Duffy (Republican)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Financial Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-1256: A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23d Headquarters, Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Service Company in recognition of their unique and distinguished service as a "Ghost Army" that conducted deception operations in Europe during World War II.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Conflicts and warsCongressional tributesMilitary historyMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersSmithsonian Institution