Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill: 116-s-743
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2019-03-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Burma
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Smithsonian Institution

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: 

Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act

 
This bill directs Congress 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 (Myanmar) during World War II.
 
Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it shall be displayed and made available for research.

action_date: 2019-12-05
text: 

Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act

 
This bill directs Congress 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 (Myanmar) during World War II.
 
Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it shall be displayed and made available for research.

action_date: 2020-09-22
text: 

Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act

 
This bill directs Congress 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 (Myanmar) during World War II.
 
Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be displayed and made available for research.

action_date: 2020-10-17
text: 

Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act

 
This bill directs Congress 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 (Myanmar) during World War II.
 
Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be displayed and made available for research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-17
text: Became Public Law No: 116-170.
action_date: 2020-10-17
text: Became Public Law No: 116-170.
action_date: 2020-10-17
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2020-10-17
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2020-10-06
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2020-10-06
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H4712)
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4712)
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Committee on Financial Services discharged.
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Committee on Financial Services discharged.
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Mr. Cleaver asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2019-12-09
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: 2019-12-09
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: 2019-12-09
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2019-12-05
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6895-6896)
action_date: 2019-12-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6895-6896)
action_date: 2019-12-05
text: Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6895-6896)
action_date: 2019-12-05
text: Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6895-6896)
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 116-170