S. 309 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol.
S. 309 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Feb 13, 2013, sponsored by Tom Harkin with 83 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
- Feb 13, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 83
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 113-108
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
Tom Harkin (D-IA). Co-sponsors: 48 Democrats, 34 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2013
- Passed the SenateMay 20, 2013
- Passed the HouseMay 19, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentMay 21, 2014
- Became lawMay 30, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-108. (May 30, 2014)
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