HB-5879: Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2018
Explanation of H. R. 5879 in Layman's Terms
Explanation of H. R. 5879 in Layman's Terms
This bill is about giving recognition to the United States Merchant Mariners who served during World War II. These mariners played a crucial role in delivering supplies and equipment to the troops fighting in the war. The bill proposes awarding them a Congressional Gold Medal as a way to honor their service and sacrifices. The gold medal will be designed by the Secretary of the Treasury and will be displayed at the American Merchant Marine Museum for public viewing and research. Duplicates of the medal may also be made and sold in bronze to cover the costs. The bill also defines the status of the medals as national medals and numismatic items under U.S. law.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H4586) on 05/23/2018
50 Votes for the Wall Act [HB-7073]
50 Votes for the Wall Act This bill establishes the Border Wall and Security Trust Fund for funds appropriated to construct a wall (including physical barriers and associated detection technology, roads, and lighting) along the international border between the United States and Mexico by January 19, 2021. The bill provides appropriations to the fund equal to amounts requested by the Department of Homeland Security, which may not exceed a total of $25 billion. The authority provided by this bill terminates on September 30, 2028. When the authority
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HB-7073: 50 Votes for the Wall Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Border And Maritime Security. on 10/24/2018
Recognizing July 28, 2018, as "World Hepatitis Day". [HR-1038]
Recognizing July 28, 2018, as "World Hepatitis Day". Recognizes World Hepatitis Day. Expresses support for broad access to hepatitis treatments and for raising awareness of the risks and consequences of undiagnosed hepatitis infections. Calls for a robust governmental and public health response to protect the health of people in the United States.
HR-1038: Recognizing July 28, 2018, as "World Hepatitis Day".
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Introduced In House on 07/26/2018
HR-864: Recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2018 as "PCOS Awareness Month".
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Introduced In House on 04/27/2018
You have voted HR-864: Recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2018 as "PCOS Awareness Month"..
You have voted HR-1061: Expressing support for designation of the week of September 16, 2018, through September 22, 2018, as "Balance Awareness Week"..