H.R. 906 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Merrill’s Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act
H.R. 906 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jan 30, 2019, sponsored by Peter T. King with 318 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 30, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 318
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly known as Merrill's Marauders, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma (Myanmar) during World War II.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Peter T. King (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 176 Democrats, 142 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 30, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of (Jan 30, 2019)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Financial Services Committee
More
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