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To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to American military personnel who fought in defense of Bataan, Corregidor, Guam, Wake Island, and the Philippine Archipelago between December 7, 1941, and May 10, 1942, and who died or were imprisoned by the Japanese military in the Philippines, Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Wake Island, and Guam from April 9, 1942, until September 2, 1945, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service to their country. [HB-3085]
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To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to American military personnel who fought in defense of Bataan, Corregidor, Guam, Wake Island, and the Philippine Archipelago between December 7, 1941, and May 10, 1942, and who died or were imprisoned by the Japanese military in the Philippines, Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Wake Island, and Guam from April 9, 1942, until September 2, 1945, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service to their country. This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore
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Sponsored by: Rep. David B. McKinley
Introduced In House on 06/27/2017
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Justin Smith Morrill Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-3034]
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Justin Smith Morrill Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Introduced In House on 06/23/2017
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National Museum of the American Latino Act [S.1364]
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National Museum of the American Latino Act This bill establishes the National Museum of the American Latino in the Smithsonian Institution. The purposes of the museum are to: (1) illuminate Latino contributions to the story of the United States; (2) provide for the collection, study, research, publication, and establishment of exhibitions and programs related to Latino life, art, history, and culture; and (3) provide for collaboration with Smithsonian Institution museums and research centers and other museums and educational institutions in the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 06/15/2017
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National Museum of the American Latino Act [HB-2911]
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National Museum of the American Latino Act This bill establishes the National Museum of the American Latino in the Smithsonian Institution. The purposes of the museum are to: (1) illuminate Latino contributions to the story of the United States; (2) provide for the collection, study, research, publication, and establishment of exhibitions and programs related to Latino life, art, history, and culture; and (3) provide for collaboration with Smithsonian Institution museums and research centers and other museums and educational institutions in the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 06/23/2017
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Dust Off Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-2885]
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Dust Off Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the Dust Off crews (helicopter air ambulance crews) of the Vietnam War in recognition of their heroic military service. It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should also make such medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated
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Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Newhouse
Introduced In House on 06/12/2017
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Dust Off Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act [S.1338]
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Dust Off Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the Dust Off crews (helicopter air ambulance crews) of the Vietnam War in recognition of their heroic military service. It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should also make such medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated
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Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 06/12/2017
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Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-2701]
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Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, known as the "Ghost Army," collectively, in recognition of its service during World War II. The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the Ghost Army, and that preference should be given to
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Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Introduced In House on 05/25/2017
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A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. [SJR-36]
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A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. This joint resolution appoints Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick J. Leahy
Signed By President. on 04/19/2017
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Providing for the appointment of Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. [HJR-79]
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Providing for the appointment of Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. This joint resolution appoints Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Cole
Introduced In House on 02/16/2017
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Providing for the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. [HJR-80]
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Providing for the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. This joint resolution appoints Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Cole
Introduced In House on 02/16/2017
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Providing for the reappointment of Stephen M. Case as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. [HJR-78]
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Providing for the reappointment of Stephen M. Case as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. This joint resolution reappoints Stephen M. Case as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Cole
Introduced In House on 02/16/2017
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Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 [HB-1174]
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Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill requires certain public buildings that have a public restroom to provide a lactation room, other than a bathroom, that is available for use by members of the public to express milk. The lactation room must be a hygienic place that is shielded from public view and free from intrusion and must contain a chair, a working surface, and an electrical outlet. A public building may be excluded from such requirement at the discretion of the official responsible for its operation if: it does
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 03/08/2017
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National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act [HB-868]
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National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act This bill establishes a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture within the Smithsonian Institution to provide for the collection, study, and establishment of programs related to Asian Pacific American life, art, history, and culture. The bill also establishes a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Council to: (1) make recommendations to the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution concerning construction of the Museum, and (2)
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 02/16/2017
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Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-667]
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Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of 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. Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it will be displayed and made available for research. It is
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Introduced In House on 01/24/2017
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Chinese-American World War II Veteran Congressional Gold Medal Act [S.1050]
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Chinese-American World War II Veteran Congressional Gold Medal Act (Sec. 4) This bill directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the Chinese-American Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. The medal shall be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, which is urged to make the medal available for display at other locations associated with such veterans or with
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Became Public Law No: 115-337. on 12/20/2018
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Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-2358]
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Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the Chinese American Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. The medal shall be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, which is urged to make the medal available for display at other locations associated with such veterans or with World War
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Introduced In House on 05/04/2017
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A bill to grant the Congressional Gold Medal to the troops who defended Bataan during World War II. [S.890]
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A bill to grant the Congressional Gold Medal to the troops who defended Bataan during World War II. This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the collective award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the troops from the United States and the Philippines who defended Bataan, Philippines, and were subsequently prisoners of war in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service during World War II. The medal shall be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, which is urged
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 04/07/2017
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Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act [HB-19]
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Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act This bill establishes a comprehensive women's history museum within the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, to provide for: (1) the collection, study, and establishment of programs related to women's contributions that have influenced the direction of the United States; (2) collaboration with other Smithsonian museums and facilities, outside museums, and educational institutions; and (3) the creation of exhibitions and programs that recognize diverse perspectives on women's history and contributions.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 04/07/2017