S. 1079 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
S. 1079 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Apr 13, 2021, sponsored by Martin Heinrich with 48 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 13, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 48
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the troops from the United States and the Philippines who defended Bataan and Corregidor, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service during World War II.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Martin Heinrich (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 32 Democrats, 15 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 13, 2021
- 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. (Apr 13, 2021)
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