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H.R. 685 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014

American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act

H.R. 685 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Feb 14, 2013, sponsored by Sam Johnson with 312 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

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
Feb 14, 2013
Co-sponsors
312
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
Public law
Public Law 113-105

What it does

American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a single congressional gold medal in honor of the American Fighter Aces, collectively, in recognition of their heroic military service and defense of the nation's freedom.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Sam Johnson (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 129 Democrats, 183 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 14, 2013
  • Passed the HouseMay 19, 2014
  • Passed the SenateMay 20, 2014
  • Sent to the PresidentMay 21, 2014
  • Became lawMay 23, 2014

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-105. (May 23, 2014)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    House · May 19, 2014 · Passed
    381–0

Every roll call vote on this bill

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