S. 1050 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Chinese-American World War II Veteran Congressional Gold Medal Act
S. 1050 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on May 4, 2017, sponsored by Tammy Duckworth with 68 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 4, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 68
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 115-337
What it does
Chinese-American World War II Veteran Congressional Gold Medal Act (Sec. 4) This bill directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the Chinese-American Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tammy Duckworth (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 46 Democrats, 20 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 4, 2017
- Passed the SenateSep 12, 2018
- Passed the HouseDec 12, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 20, 2018
- Became lawDec 20, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-337. (Dec 20, 2018)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Financial Services Committee
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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