To grant the Congressional Gold Medal to a group of soldiers from World War II.

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Authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to collectively honor the American soldiers who were prisoners of war in Bataan, Philippines, during World War II, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service to their country. Provides for the Medal's display at the Smithsonian Institution.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Feb 7, 2008

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Medal should be made available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations associated with the prisoners of war at Bataan.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

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Official title: To grant the Congressional Gold Medal to a group of soldiers from World War II.

Latest action (Mar 25, 2008): Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 7, 2008

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.