H.R. 685 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act
H.R. 685 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Feb 14, 2013, sponsored by Sam Johnson with 312 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
- Feb 14, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 312
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 113-105
What it does
American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a single congressional gold medal in honor of the American Fighter Aces, collectively, in recognition of their heroic military service and defense of the nation's freedom.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sam Johnson (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 129 Democrats, 183 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2013
- Passed the HouseMay 19, 2014
- Passed the SenateMay 20, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentMay 21, 2014
- Became lawMay 23, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-105. (May 23, 2014)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 19, 2014 · Passed381–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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- H.R. 3304: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014
Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Financial Services Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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