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Main Subject: Armed Forces and National Security

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.

HR550-116, S133-116,

Library of Congress Actions

President
Mar. 13 2020	Became Public Law No: 116-125. Signed by President.
Mar. 09 2020	Presented to President.

BecameLaw
Mar. 13 2020	Became Public Law No: 116-125. Signed by President.

Floor
Mar. 02 2020	Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Jan. 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)

Committee
Mar. 02 2020	Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

IntroReferral
Jan. 24 2020	Introduced in House

House floor actions Actions

Floor
Mar. 09 2020	Presented to President.
Jan. 27 2020	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H547-548) DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5671. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H547-549) Mr. San Nicolas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

IntroReferral
Jan. 24 2020	Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Senate Actions

Floor
Mar. 03 2020	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar. 02 2020	Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1269)

Discharge
Mar. 02 2020	Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

IntroReferral
Jan. 28 2020	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

House bill HR5671-116

Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020

House bill HR5671-116

Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020

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