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S. 381 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014

A bill 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.

S. 381 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) has passed the senate — introduced on Feb 26, 2013, sponsored by Sherrod Brown with 79 co-sponsors.

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

Status
Passed the Senate
Introduced
Feb 26, 2013
Co-sponsors
79
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security

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 six gold medals in honor of the members of the 17th 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

Sherrod Brown (D-OH). Co-sponsors: 40 Democrats, 37 Republicans, 2 Independents.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 26, 2013
  • Passed the SenateNov 19, 2013
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Held at the desk. (Nov 20, 2013)

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