Senate Bill 133
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 15, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
133
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.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019
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 15, 2019
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01/15/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
01/15/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
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