S. 418 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol.
S. 418 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) has passed the senate — introduced on Feb 28, 2011, sponsored by Tom Harkin with 85 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Feb 28, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 85
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to arrange for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to honor collectively the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) in recognition of their military service and exemplary record during World War II. Requires the Medal's display at the Smithsonian Institution.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Harkin (D-IA). Co-sponsors: 45 Democrats, 39 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 28, 2011
- Passed the SenateMay 10, 2012
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Held at the desk. (May 15, 2012)
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- H.R. 2887: Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011
- H.R. 3321: America's Cup Act of 2011
- H.R. 1801: Risk-Based Security Screening for Members of the Armed Forces Act
- H.R. 2845: Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011
- H.R. 3800: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2012
- H.R. 658: FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
- H.R. 4281: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012
- H.R. 6064: Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012
- H.R. 4348: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act
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