US HB1726 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 184-117-1)
Status: Passed on June 10 2014 - 100% progression
Action: 2014-06-10 - Became Public Law No: 113-120.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 184-117-1)
Status: Passed on June 10 2014 - 100% progression
Action: 2014-06-10 - Became Public Law No: 113-120.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Summary
Directs 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 single gold medal in honor of the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers, in recognition of its pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and many acts of valor in the face of adversity. Requires the medal to be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian shall make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the 65th Infantry Regiment, including locations in Puerto Rico.
Title
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers.
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2014-06-10 | Senate | Became Public Law No: 113-120. |
2014-06-10 | Senate | Signed by President. |
2014-06-03 | Senate | Presented to President. |
2014-05-23 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
2014-05-22 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3308) |
2014-05-20 | Senate | Received in the Senate, read twice. |
2014-05-19 | House | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4440-4441) |
2014-05-19 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1726. |
2014-05-19 | House | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4440-4444) |
2014-05-19 | House | Mr. Huizenga (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
2013-04-25 | House | Referred to House House Administration |
2013-04-25 | House | Referred to House Financial Services |
2013-04-25 | House | 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 such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
Same As/Similar To
SB1174 (Same As) 2013-06-18 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Puerto Rico
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Puerto Rico
Veterans' organizations and recognition