H.R. 755 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol.
H.R. 755 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Feb 15, 2013, sponsored by Michael T. McCaul with 354 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 15, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 354
- 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
Michael T. McCaul (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 194 Democrats, 160 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 15, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of (Feb 15, 2013)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Financial Services Committee
More
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