H.R. 1209 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the "Doolittle Tokyo Raiders", for outstanding heroism, valor, skill, and service to the United States in conducting the bombings of Tokyo.
H.R. 1209 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Mar 15, 2013, sponsored by Pete Olson with 309 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 15, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 309
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 113-106
What it does
Directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to arrange for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal in honor of the members of the 17 Bombardment Group (Medium), who became known as the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, in recognition of their military service during World War II.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Pete Olson (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 128 Democrats, 181 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 15, 2013
- Passed the HouseMay 19, 2014
- Passed the SenateMay 20, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentMay 22, 2014
- Became lawMay 23, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-106. (May 23, 2014)
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