HR 2192 · 116th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
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Introduced2
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.(2019-04-09)
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Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill authorizes 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. Following the award, the medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research. The U.S. Mint may strike duplicates in bronze. Medals struck under this bill are considered numismatic items (coins).…
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