H.R. 324 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
To grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.
H.R. 324 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Jan 18, 2013, sponsored by Jeff Miller with 326 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 18, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 326
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 113-16
What it does
Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal to the First Special Service Force (a joint American-Canadian volunteer unit), collectively, in recognition of their World War II service.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Miller (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 121 Democrats, 205 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 18, 2013
- Passed the HouseMay 21, 2013
- Passed the SenateJun 27, 2013
- Sent to the PresidentJul 2, 2013
- Became lawJul 12, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-16. (Jul 12, 2013)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 21, 2013 · Passed415–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Committee on House Administration
- Financial Services Committee
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