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US S133

Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019


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Introduced
01/15/2019
In Committee
01/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the United States merchant mariners of World War II, in recognition of their dedicated and vital service during World War II. This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the U.S. Merchant Mariners of World War II, in recognition of their service during World War II. Following the award of the medal, it shall be given to the American Merchant Marine Museum, where it shall be available for display and research.

AI Summary

This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the United States merchant mariners of World War II, in recognition of their dedicated and vital service during the war. The bill highlights the critical role the merchant mariners played in transporting military equipment, supplies, and personnel across the oceans, often facing enemy attacks, and enabling the Allied victory. Following the award of the medal, it will be given to the American Merchant Marine Museum for display and research purposes.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (74)

Lisa Murkowski (R)* Lamar Alexander (R),  Tammy Baldwin (D),  John Barrasso (R),  Michael Bennet (D),  Marsha Blackburn (R),  Richard Blumenthal (D),  Roy Blunt (R),  John Boozman (R),  Richard Burr (R),  Maria Cantwell (D),  Shelley Moore Capito (R),  Ben Cardin (D),  Tom Carper (D),  Bob Casey (D),  Bill Cassidy (R),  Susan Collins (R),  Chris Coons (D),  John Cornyn (R),  Catherine Cortez Masto (D),  Tom Cotton (R),  Kevin Cramer (R),  Steve Daines (R),  Tammy Duckworth (D),  Dick Durbin (D),  Joni Ernst (R),  Dianne Feinstein (D),  Deb Fischer (R),  Kirsten Gillibrand (D),  Kamala Harris (D),  Maggie Hassan (D),  Mazie Hirono (D),  John Hoeven (R),  Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),  James Inhofe (R),  Johnny Isakson (R),  Doug Jones (D),  Tim Kaine (D),  John Neely Kennedy (R),  Angus King (I),  Amy Klobuchar (D),  James Lankford (R),  Joe Manchin (I),  Ed Markey (D),  Martha McSally (R),  Bob Menendez (D),  Jeff Merkley (D),  Jerry Moran (R),  Chris Murphy (D),  Patty Murray (D),  Gary Peters (D),  Jack Reed (D),  Jim Risch (R),  Pat Roberts (R),  Jacky Rosen (D),  Mike Rounds (R),  Marco Rubio (R),  Brian Schatz (D),  Chuck Schumer (D),  Rick Scott (R),  Tim Scott (R),  Jeanne Shaheen (D),  Kyrsten Sinema (I),  Tina Smith (D),  Debbie Stabenow (D),  Dan Sullivan (R),  Jon Tester (D),  John Thune (R),  Thom Tillis (R),  Chris Van Hollen (D),  Elizabeth Warren (D),  Sheldon Whitehouse (D),  Roger Wicker (R),  Ron Wyden (D), 

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (on 01/15/2019)

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