H.R. 719 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol.
H.R. 719 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Feb 15, 2011, sponsored by Bob Filner with 205 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 15, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 205
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to arrange for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to honor collectively the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) in recognition of their military service and exemplary record during World War II. Requires the Medal's display at the Smithsonian Institution.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bob Filner (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 94 Democrats, 111 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 15, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology. (Mar 23, 2011)
Other Transportation and Public Works bills in the 112th Congress
- H.R. 662: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011
- H.R. 2887: Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011
- H.R. 3321: America's Cup Act of 2011
- H.R. 1801: Risk-Based Security Screening for Members of the Armed Forces Act
- H.R. 2845: Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011
- H.R. 3800: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2012
- H.R. 658: FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
- H.R. 4281: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012
- H.R. 6064: Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012
- H.R. 4348: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act
Committees
- Financial Services Committee
- Committee on House Administration
More
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