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Introduced
05/13/2019
05/13/2019
In Committee
05/13/2019
05/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Service Company in recognition of their unique and distinguished service as a "Ghost Army" that conducted deception operations in Europe during World War II. Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Services Company in recognition of their service during World War II.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Services Company in recognition of their unique and distinguished service as a "Ghost Army" that conducted deception operations in Europe during World War II. The bill provides detailed findings about the important role these secret units played in several Allied victories across Europe, using innovative tactics like inflatable tanks, engineered soundtracks, and radio trickery to deceive the enemy and save lives. After the war, the activities of these units remained highly classified for over 40 years and were never formally recognized, until now.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (23)
Ed Markey (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Tom Cotton (R),
Dick Durbin (D),
Joni Ernst (R),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
John Hoeven (R),
John Neely Kennedy (R),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Mike Lee (R),
Bob Menendez (D),
Rob Portman (R),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Mark Warner (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (on 05/13/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1421/all-info | 05/14/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1421/BILLS-116s1421is.pdf | 05/31/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1421/BILLS-116s1421is.pdf.pdf | 05/31/2019 |
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