S. 1555 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015
S. 1555 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jun 11, 2015, sponsored by Mazie K. Hirono with 71 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 11, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 71
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 114-265
What it does
Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) This bill defines "Filipino Veterans of World War II" to include an individual who served: honorably at any time from July 26, 1941, to December 31, 1946; in an active-duty status under the command of the U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 43 Democrats, 26 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 11, 2015
- Passed the SenateJul 13, 2016
- Passed the HouseNov 30, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentDec 7, 2016
- Became lawDec 14, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-265. (Dec 14, 2016)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Financial Services Committee
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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