Senate Bill 1079
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 13, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1079
Congress
117
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill provides for 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.
April 13, 2021
04/13/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
04/13/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:49 PM