S. 1174 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers.
S. 1174 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Jun 18, 2013, sponsored by Richard Blumenthal with 71 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
- Jun 18, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 71
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Directs 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 in honor of the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers, in recognition of its pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and many acts of valor in the face of adversity.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). Co-sponsors: 46 Democrats, 23 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 18, 2013
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Jun 18, 2013)
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 113th Congress
- H.R. 258: Stolen Valor Act of 2013
- H.R. 324: To grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in…
- H.R. 1412: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013
- H.R. 3210: Pay Our Military Act
- H.J.Res. 91: Department of Defense Survivor Benefits Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014
- H.R. 3302: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Bay Pines, Florida, as the "C.W. Bill…
- S. 893: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2013
- H.R. 1402: VA Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2013
- S. 1471: Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act
- H.R. 3304: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014
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