A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the Filipino veterans of World War II, in recognition of the dedicated service of the veterans during World War II.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)
Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015
(Sec. 3) This bill defines "Filipino Veterans of World War II" to include an individual who served:
(Sec. 4) The President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the Filipino Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.
The medal, following its award, shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it will be available for research and display.
It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at other appropriate locations associated with the Filipino Veterans of World War II.
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.
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5092-5094)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5092-5094)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5092-5094)
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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 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 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.
Mr. Huizenga (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Enacted as Public Law 114-265
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7020-7024)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1555.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text of measure as passed: CR H7020-7021)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text of measure as passed: CR H7020-7021)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 114-265.
Became Public Law No: 114-265.