S. 381 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the "Doolittle Tokyo Raiders", for outstanding heroism, valor, skill, and service to the United States in conducting the bombings of Tokyo.
S. 381 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) has passed the senate — introduced on Feb 26, 2013, sponsored by Sherrod Brown with 79 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Feb 26, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 79
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to arrange for the award, on behalf of Congress, of six gold medals in honor of the members of the 17th Bombardment Group (Medium), who became known as the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, in recognition of their military service during World War II.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sherrod Brown (D-OH). Co-sponsors: 40 Democrats, 37 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 26, 2013
- Passed the SenateNov 19, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Held at the desk. (Nov 20, 2013)
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- 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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