Senate Bill 1256
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 25, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1256
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.
Ed Markey
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Services Company in recognition of their service during World War II.
May 25, 2017
05/25/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
05/25/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:36:23 PM