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S. 1174 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014

A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers.

S. 1174 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Jun 18, 2013, sponsored by Richard Blumenthal with 71 co-sponsors.

During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jun 18, 2013
Co-sponsors
71
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security

What it does

Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal in honor of the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers, in recognition of its pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and many acts of valor in the face of adversity.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). Co-sponsors: 46 Democrats, 23 Republicans, 2 Independents.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJun 18, 2013
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Jun 18, 2013)

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