Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
USA116th CongressHR-2192| House
| Updated: 4/9/2019
Xochitl Torres Small
Democratic Representative
New Mexico
Cosponsors (5)
Committee on House Administration, Financial Services Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill authorizes 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. Following the award, the medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research. The U.S. Mint may strike duplicates in bronze. Medals struck under this bill are considered numismatic items (coins).
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Introduced in House
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
AsiaConflicts and warsCongressional tributesMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependentsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersPhilippinesSmithsonian InstitutionVeterans' organizations and recognition
Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
USA116th CongressHR-2192| House
| Updated: 4/9/2019
Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill authorizes 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. Following the award, the medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research. The U.S. Mint may strike duplicates in bronze. Medals struck under this bill are considered numismatic items (coins).
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Introduced in House
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.
Xochitl Torres Small
Democratic Representative
New Mexico
Cosponsors (5)
Committee on House Administration, Financial Services Committee
Armed Forces and National Security
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AsiaConflicts and warsCongressional tributesMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependentsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersPhilippinesSmithsonian InstitutionVeterans' organizations and recognition