House Bill 4867
116th Congress(2019-2020)
General James N. Mattis Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 28, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4867
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
General James N. Mattis Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill directs Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to General James N. Mattis in recognition of his distinguished military career.
Following the award, the medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research.
The U.S. Mint may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal.
October 28, 2019
10/28/2019
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.
10/28/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1354)
10/28/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:32:35 AM