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S. 789 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014

A bill to grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

S. 789 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Apr 23, 2013, sponsored by Max Baucus with 72 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
Apr 23, 2013
Co-sponsors
72
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security

What it does

Requires 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 gold medal to the First Special Service Force (a joint American-Canadian volunteer unit), collectively, in recognition of their World War II service.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Max Baucus (D-MT). Co-sponsors: 39 Democrats, 31 Republicans, 2 Independents.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 23, 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. (Apr 23, 2013)

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