H.R. 347 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To grant the congressional gold medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, United States Army, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.
H.R. 347 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 8, 2009, sponsored by Adam B. Schiff with 297 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 8, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 297
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the award of a congressional gold medal to the Army's 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team, collectively, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. Requires the Medal to be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution (Smithsonian) after its award.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Adam B. Schiff (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 221 Democrats, 76 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 8, 2009
- Passed the HouseMay 14, 2009
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (May 18, 2009)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 14, 2009 · Passed411–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Committee on House Administration
- Financial Services Committee
More
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