To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers.
Public Law 113-120 · H.R. 1726 · 113th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Barack Obama (D) on Jun 10, 2014 · Commemorations
Sponsor: Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL-8)
Cosponsors (301): Rep. Pedro Pierluisi, Rep. Robert Brady,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
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Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal in honor of the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers, in recognition of its pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and many acts of valor in the face of adversity.
Requires the medal to be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian shall make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the 65th Infantry Regiment, including locations in Puerto Rico.
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A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 12 actions.
- Jun 10, 2014Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 113-120.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jun 3, 2014FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- May 23, 2014FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- May 22, 2014FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- May 20, 2014CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate, read twice.
- May 19, 2014FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1726.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Huizenga (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Apr 25, 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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