H.R. 5879 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2018
H.R. 5879 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on May 18, 2018, sponsored by John Garamendi with 222 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 18, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 222
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2018 This bill requires the House of Representatives and the Senate to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. merchant mariners of World War II, in recognition of their service during World War II.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Garamendi (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 141 Democrats, 81 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 18, 2018
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4586) (May 23, 2018)
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