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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-4766]
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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. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 03/16/2016
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Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-4700]
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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, on behalf of the Congress, of a single gold medal of appropriate design 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 during World War II. Following its award the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it will be displayed and made
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Sponsored by: Rep. Walter Jones
Introduced In House on 03/03/2016
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Justin Smith Morrill Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-4520]
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Justin Smith Morrill Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Justin Smith Morrill's lasting contributions to higher education opportunity for all Americans.
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Introduced In House on 02/10/2016
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Fairness for Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2016 [HB-4439]
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Fairness for Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2016 This bill requires that certain public buildings that are open to the public and contain a public restroom provide a lactation room, other than a bathroom, that is hygienic and is available for use by a member of the public to express milk. The lactation room must be shielded from public view, be free from intrusion, and contain a chair, a working surface, and (if the building is supplied with electricity) an electrical outlet.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 02/03/2016
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National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act [HB-4307]
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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 01/04/2016
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Office of Strategic Services Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-3929]
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Office of Strategic Services Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to the members of the Office of Strategic Services in recognition of their service and contributions during World War II.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Introduced In House on 11/04/2015
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Smithsonian Collections Space Authorization Act [HB-3702]
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Smithsonian Collections Space Authorization Act This bill authorizes the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct additional storage space for collections storage modules and hangar additions to the National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, and additional storage and laboratory space at the Museum Support Center at the Suitland Collections Center in Suitland, Maryland, to accommodate the care, preservation, conservation, deposit, and study of national collections held in trust.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Cole
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 10/08/2015
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Open and Transparent Smithsonian Act of 2016 [HB-3387]
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Open and Transparent Smithsonian Act of 2016 This bill applies to the Smithsonian Institution the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act, the Privacy Act, current law relating to open meetings of government agencies, and the Federal Advisory Committee Act. This Act shall apply to all actions taken by the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution or by any officer or employee, any records created, and any meetings held before, on, or after the enactment of this Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Oversight And Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-864. on 12/12/2016
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Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2015 [HB-3169]
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Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2015 Revises requirements for the composition of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Requires the Board to be composed of 21 members appointed by the President from among lists of nominees submitted by the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate. Increases from 8 to 17 the number of Regents constituting a quorum to do business. Revises requirements for the terms of office for Regents. Permits Regents to be reappointed.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Introduced In House on 07/22/2015
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 [HB-2822]
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and related agencies. TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Provides appropriations to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for: Management of Lands and Resources; Land Acquisition; Oregon and California Grant Lands; Range Improvements; Service Charges, Deposits, and Forfeitures; and Miscellaneous Trust Funds. Prohibits appropriations provided by this bill
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ken Calvert
H.amdt.630 On Agreeing To The Black Amendment (a100) Agreed To By Voice Vote. on 07/08/2015
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Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015 [HB-2737]
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Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015 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 Filipino Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. Requires that the medal, following its award, be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it will be available for research and for display at other appropriate locations associated with such veterans.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 06/11/2015
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Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act [HB-2726]
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Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue gold, silver, half-dollar clad, and proof silver coins in recognition and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first manned landing on the moon. (Sec. 5) Treasury may issue coins minted under this bill for only a one-year period, beginning January 1, 2019. (Sec. 7) All sales of coins minted under this bill shall include a surcharge of $35 per gold coin, $10 per silver coin, $5 per half-dollar clad coin, and $50 per
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Signed By President. on 12/16/2016
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Maya Angelou Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-247]
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Maya Angelou Congressional Gold Medal Act Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Maya Angelou in recognition of her achievements and contributions to American culture and the civil rights movement. Requires the medal to be given to the Smithsonian Institution. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution make it available for display, particularly at the National Museum of African
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 01/09/2015
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AVG Flying Tigers Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-2441]
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AVG Flying Tigers 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 on behalf of the Congress of a single gold medal to the 1st American Volunteer Group of the Chinese Air Force, also known as the AVG Flying Tigers, collectively in recognition of their service to the nation. 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 the sense of Congress
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Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Introduced In House on 05/19/2015
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Prevent Trafficking in Cultural Property Act [HB-2285]
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Prevent Trafficking in Cultural Property Act Declares that it is U.S. policy to: (1) ensure that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enhance and unify their efforts to interdict, detain, seize, and investigate cultural property illegally imported into the United States, disrupt and dismantle smuggling and trafficking networks engaged in or facilitating illegal trade in cultural property, and support Offices of U.S. Attorneys in prosecuting persons engaged in such illegal trade; and (2) protect
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Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 09/26/2016
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Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-2170]
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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 collectively as the "Ghost Army," 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 Langevin
Introduced In House on 04/30/2015
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Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act [HB-1493]
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Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act (Sec. 2) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the President should establish an interagency coordinating committee to coordinate and advance executive branch efforts to protect and preserve international cultural property at risk from political instability, armed conflict, or natural or other disasters. (Sec. 3) The President shall apply specified import restrictions with respect to any archaeological or ethnological material of Syria: within 90 days; without regard to whether Syria
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 114-151. (txt | Pdf) on 05/09/2016
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A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. [SJR-45]
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Reappoints David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 12/08/2014
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A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Michael Lynton as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. [SJR-40]
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Appoints Michael Lynton as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Presented To President. on 09/29/2014
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A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. [SJR-32]
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Reappoints John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Signed By President. on 03/21/2014