S. 133 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019
S. 133 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jan 15, 2019, sponsored by Lisa Murkowski with 73 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 15, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 73
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the U.S. Merchant Mariners of World War II, in recognition of their service during World War II. Following the award of the medal, it shall be given to the American Merchant Marine Museum, where it shall be available for display and research.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lisa Murkowski (R-AK). Co-sponsors: 39 Democrats, 33 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 15, 2019
- 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. (Jan 15, 2019)
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