H.R. 2447 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To grant the congressional gold medal to the Montford Point Marines.
H.R. 2447 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jul 7, 2011, sponsored by Corrine Brown with 308 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 7, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 308
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 112-59
What it does
Authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to collectively honor the Montford Point Marines, U.S. Marine Corps, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. (Camp Montford Point, North Carolina, was the site for the training of the first African-American Marines.) Permits the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal, at a price sufficient to cover the…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Corrine Brown (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 180 Democrats, 128 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 7, 2011
- Passed the HouseOct 25, 2011
- Passed the SenateNov 9, 2011
- Sent to the PresidentNov 15, 2011
- Became lawNov 23, 2011
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-59. (Nov 23, 2011)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Oct 25, 2011 · Passed422–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To grant the congressional gold medal to the Montford Point MarinesHouse · Oct 25, 2011
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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