House Bill 5044
116th Congress(2019-2020)
World War II Pacific War Heroes Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 12, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5044
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
World War II Pacific War Heroes Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill directs Congress to make arrangements for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of the service of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and Merchant Marine, as well as the citizen and noncitizen civilians who fought with the U.S. military, who were surrendered, captured, or abandoned to become prisoners of war of Japan during World War II.
November 12, 2019
11/12/2019
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.
11/12/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:17:28 AM