H.R. 2170 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act
H.R. 2170 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Apr 30, 2015, sponsored by Ann M. Kuster with 52 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 30, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 52
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, known collectively as the "Ghost Army," in recognition of its service during World War II.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ann M. Kuster (D-NH). Co-sponsors: 43 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 30, 2015
- 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 (Apr 30, 2015)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Financial Services Committee
More
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