House Bill 5671
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020
Became Law
Became Public Law 116-125 on Mar 13, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5671
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.
checkPassed on January 27, 2020
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H547-548)
Summary
Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020
This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the U.S. Merchant Mariners of World War II, in recognition of their service during World War II.
Following the award of the medal, it shall be given to the American Merchant Marine Museum, where it shall be available for display and research.
January 28, 2020
January 27, 2020
January 24, 2020
03/13/2020
Became Public Law No: 116-125.
03/13/2020
Signed by President.
03/09/2020
Presented to President.
03/03/2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
03/02/2020
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1269)
03/02/2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
03/02/2020
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
01/28/2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
01/27/2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
01/27/2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H547-548)
01/27/2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H547-548)
01/27/2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5671.
01/27/2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H547-549)
01/27/2020
Mr. San Nicolas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
01/24/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
01/24/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Sep 5, 2023 5:28:35 PM