To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the "Doolittle Tokyo Raiders", for outstanding heroism, valor, skill, and service to the United States in conducting the bombings of Tokyo.
Public Law 113-106 · H.R. 1209 · 113th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Barack Obama (D) on May 23, 2014 · Commemorations
Sponsor: Rep. Pete Olson (R-TX-22)
Cosponsors (309): Rep. Madeleine Bordallo, Rep. Tim Griffin,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
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Directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to arrange for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal in honor of the members of the 17 Bombardment Group (Medium), who became known as the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, in recognition of their military service during World War II.
Requires the medal to be given to the National Museum of the United States Air Force for display. Expresses the sense of Congress that such Museum should make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations and events associated with the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders.
Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the gold medal at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the medals.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 11 actions.
- May 23, 2014Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 113-106.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- May 22, 2014FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- May 20, 2014FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- FloorFloor · Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- May 19, 2014FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1209.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Huizenga (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Mar 15, 2013CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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