US SB1174 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 47-23-2)
Status: Introduced on June 18 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-06-18 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Pending: Senate Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 18 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-06-18 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Pending: Senate Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [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 (Smithsonian) 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
A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers.
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2013-06-18 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
Same As/Similar To
HB1726 (Same As) 2014-06-10 - Became Public Law No: 113-120.
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
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/1174/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/s1174/BILLS-113s1174is.pdf |