House Bill 2192
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 9, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2192
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill authorizes 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.
Following the award, the medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.
The U.S. Mint may strike duplicates in bronze.
Medals struck under this bill are considered numismatic items (coins).
April 9, 2019
04/09/2019
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 such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
04/09/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:17:10 PM