House Bill 5879
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 18, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5879
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
Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2018
This bill requires the House of Representatives and the Senate to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. merchant mariners of World War II, in recognition of their service during World War II.
May 18, 2018
05/23/2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4586)
05/18/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
05/18/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:28 PM