House Bill 2358
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 4, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2358
Congress
115
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
Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act
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.
The medal shall be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, which is urged to make the medal available for display at other locations associated with such veterans or with World War II.
May 4, 2017
05/04/2017
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.
05/04/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:36:49 PM