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To award a Congressional gold medal to the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly known as "Merrill's Marauders", in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma during World War II.

USA115th CongressHR-667| House 
| Updated: 1/24/2017
Peter T. King

Peter T. King

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (26)
Thomas MacArthur (Republican)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Adrian Smith (Republican)Don Young (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Darin LaHood (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Rod Blum (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)David B. McKinley (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Gene Green (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Denny Heck (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Dennis A. Ross (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)John K. Delaney (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly known as Merrill's Marauders, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma (now Myanmar) during World War II. Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it will be displayed and made available for research. It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at other locations and events associated with Merrill's Marauders.
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Jan 24, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 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.
Nov 9, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2114
Introduced in Senate
  • January 24, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 24, 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.


  • November 9, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2114
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

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  • S 115-2114: A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly known as "Merrill's Marauders", in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma during World War II.
AsiaBurmaConflicts and warsCongressional tributesMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependentsSmithsonian Institution

To award a Congressional gold medal to the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly known as "Merrill's Marauders", in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma during World War II.

USA115th CongressHR-667| House 
| Updated: 1/24/2017
Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly known as Merrill's Marauders, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma (now Myanmar) during World War II. Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it will be displayed and made available for research. It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at other locations and events associated with Merrill's Marauders.
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Timeline
Jan 24, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 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.
Nov 9, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2114
Introduced in Senate
  • January 24, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 24, 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.


  • November 9, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2114
    Introduced in Senate
Peter T. King

Peter T. King

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (26)
Thomas MacArthur (Republican)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Adrian Smith (Republican)Don Young (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Darin LaHood (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Rod Blum (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)David B. McKinley (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Gene Green (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Denny Heck (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Dennis A. Ross (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)John K. Delaney (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Financial Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-2114: A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly known as "Merrill's Marauders", in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma during World War II.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaBurmaConflicts and warsCongressional tributesMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependentsSmithsonian Institution