H.R. 4544 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Code Talkers Recognition Act of 2008
H.R. 4544 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Dec 13, 2007, sponsored by Dan Boren with 300 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 13, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 300
- Policy area
- Commemorations
- Public law
- Public Law 110-420
What it does
Code Talkers Recognition Act of 2008 - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of gold medals (to be maintained by the Smithsonian Institution) to recognize the service of Native American code talkers during World War I and World War II.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dan Boren (D-OK). Co-sponsors: 199 Democrats, 101 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 13, 2007
- Passed the HouseSep 25, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 30, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentOct 6, 2008
- Became lawOct 15, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-420. (Oct 15, 2008)
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Committees
- Financial Services Committee
- Committee on House Administration
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