Monuments Men Recognition Act of 2014
Public Law 113-116 · H.R. 3658 · 113th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Barack Obama (D) on Jun 9, 2014 · Arts, Culture, Religion
Sponsor: Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX-12)
Cosponsors (298): Rep. Michael Capuano, Rep. Roger Williams,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Monuments Men Recognition Act of 2014 - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the presentation of a single congressional gold medal in commemoration of the Monuments Men (men and women who served in the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives [MFA] Section under the Allied Armies during World War II) in recognition of their heroic role in the preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and artifacts of cultural importance during and following the War.
Requires the Medal's display at the Smithsonian Institution. Expresses the sense of Congress that the medal should be made available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations associated with the Monuments Men and that preference should be given to locations affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution.
Permits the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal, at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the medals.
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Related bills
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S. 1862Identical bill
Monuments Men Recognition Act of 2013
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 11 actions.
- Jun 9, 2014Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 113-116.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- May 30, 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. 3658.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Huizenga (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Dec 5, 2013CommitteeCommittee · 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.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Official record
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