(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the award of a congressional gold medal to the Army's 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team, collectively, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.
Requires the Medal to be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution (Smithsonian) after its award. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian should make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations associated with such Battalion and Combat Team.
Authorizes appropriations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E44-45)
Referred to House Financial Services
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.
Referred to House Administration
Mr. Watt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5534-5538)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 347.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5633)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 266).(text: CR 5/13/2009 H5534-5535)
Roll Call #266 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 266). (text: CR 5/13/2009 H5534-5535)
Roll Call #266 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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