Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015

Bill: 114-s-1555
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2015-06-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Philippines
Smithsonian Institution
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-11
text: 

Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015

 
Directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the Filipino Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. 
 
Requires that the medal, following its award, be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it will be available for research and for display at other appropriate locations associated with such veterans.
 
 

action_date: 2016-07-13
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
 

Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015

 
(Sec. 3) This bill defines "Filipino Veterans of World War II" to include an individual who served: 
 
 
 honorably at any time from July 26, 1941, to December 31, 1946; 
 
 in an active-duty status under the command of the U.S. Armed Forces in the Far East; and 
 
 within the Philippine Commonwealth Army, the Philippine Scouts, the Philippine Constabulary, Recognized Guerrilla units, the New Philippine Scouts, the First Filipino Infantry Regiment, the Second Filipino Infantry Battalion (Separate), or the First Reconnaissance Battalion; or

 
commanding or serving in such a unit as a U.S. military officer or enlisted soldier.
 
 
(Sec. 4) The President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the Filipino Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. 
 
 The medal, following its award, shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it will be available for research and display.
 
 It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at other appropriate locations associated with the Filipino Veterans of World War II.

action_date: 2016-11-30
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)
 

Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015

 
(Sec. 3) This bill defines "Filipino Veterans of World War II" to include an individual who served: 
 
 
 honorably at any time from July 26, 1941, to December 31, 1946; 
 
 in an active-duty status under the command of the U.S. Armed Forces in the Far East; and 
 
 within the Philippine Commonwealth Army, the Philippine Scouts, the Philippine Constabulary, Recognized Guerrilla units, the New Philippine Scouts, the First Filipino Infantry Regiment, the Second Filipino Infantry Battalion (Separate), or the First Reconnaissance Battalion; or

 
commanding or serving in such a unit as a U.S. military officer or enlisted soldier.
 
 
(Sec. 4) The President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the Filipino Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. 
 
 The medal, following its award, shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it will be available for research and display.
 
 It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at other appropriate locations associated with the Filipino Veterans of World War II.

action_date: 2016-12-14
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)
 

Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015

 
(Sec. 3) This bill defines "Filipino Veterans of World War II" to include an individual who served: 
 
 
 honorably at any time from July 26, 1941, to December 31, 1946; 
 
 in an active-duty status under the command of the U.S. Armed Forces in the Far East; and 
 
 within the Philippine Commonwealth Army, the Philippine Scouts, the Philippine Constabulary, Recognized Guerrilla units, the New Philippine Scouts, the First Filipino Infantry Regiment, the Second Filipino Infantry Battalion (Separate), or the First Reconnaissance Battalion; or

 
commanding or serving in such a unit as a U.S. military officer or enlisted soldier.
 
 
(Sec. 4) The President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the Filipino Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. 
 
 The medal, following its award, shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it will be available for research and display.
 
 It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at other appropriate locations associated with the Filipino Veterans of World War II.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-14
text: Became Public Law No: 114-265.
action_date: 2016-12-14
text: Became Public Law No: 114-265.
action_date: 2016-12-14
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2016-12-14
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text of measure as passed: CR H7020-7021)
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text of measure as passed: CR H7020-7021)
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1555.
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7020-7024)
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Mr. Huizenga (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 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.
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 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.
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 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.
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5092-5094)
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5092-5094)
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5092-5094)
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5092-5094)
action_date: 2015-06-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2015-06-11
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 114-265