H.R. 2598 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To grant a Congressional Gold Medal to American military personnel who fought in defense of Bataan/Corregidor/Luzon between December 7, 1941 and May 6, 1942.
H.R. 2598 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on May 21, 2009, sponsored by Martin Heinrich with 67 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 21, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 67
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to collectively honor the American soldiers who were prisoners of war at Bataan/Corregidor/Luzon during World War II, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service to their country. Provides for the Medal's display at the Smithsonian Institution.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Martin Heinrich (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 61 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 21, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to House Administration (May 21, 2009)
More bills from Martin Heinrich in the 111th Congress
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 111th Congress
- S. 454: Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009
- S. 407: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009
- S. 614: A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots ("WASP").
- H.J.Res. 44: Recognizing the service, sacrifice, honor, and professionalism of the Noncommissioned Officers of…
- S. 1677: Defense Production Act Reauthorization of 2009
- H.R. 1016: Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009
- S. 1717: A bill to authorize major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for…
- H.R. 2647: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
- S. 475: Military Spouses Residency Relief Act
- S. 509: A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical…
Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Financial Services Committee
More
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