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S 1050 — Chinese-American World War II Veteran Congressional Gold Medal Act

Last action — Became Public Law No: 115-337.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 04, 2017. Enacted.

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The changes to Bill S 1050 include the addition of specific details about the contributions of Chinese Americans during World War II, such as the percentage of those who served in the United States Army Air Force and their deployment to various theaters of war. These additions provide context and recognition of the roles played by Chinese Americans in military operations during the war. This matters as it helps to highlight and honor the sacrifices made by this community in the context of U.S. history.

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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress] [From the U.S.
[115th Congress Public Law 337] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [S.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 132 STAT.
1050 Referred in House (RFH)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
5029]] Public Law 115-337 115th Congress An Act To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the Chinese- American Veterans of World War II, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.
1050 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 17, 2018 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 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the Chinese- American Veterans of World War II, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.
<<NOTE:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
Dec.
SHORT TITLE.
20, 2018 - [S.
1050]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
Chinese-American World War II Veteran Congressional Gold Medal Act.>> SECTION 1.
<<NOTE:
31 USC 5111 note.>> SHORT TITLE.
(6) there were only 78,000 Chinese Americans living on the United States mainland, with 29,000 living in Hawaii, at the start of World War II as result of Federal and State legislation and judicial decisions;
(6) there were only 78,000 Chinese Americans living on the United States mainland, with 29,000 living in Hawaii, [[Page 132 STAT.
5030]] at the start of World War II as result of Federal and State legislation and judicial decisions;
(9) of the total Chinese Americans serving, approximately percent served in the United States Army Air Force, with some sent to the China-Burma-India Theater with the 14th Air Service Group;
(9) of the total Chinese Americans serving, approximately 25 percent served in the United States Army Air Force, with some sent to the China-Burma-India Theater with the 14th Air Service Group;
Wai is the only Chinese American who served in World War II to have been awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest military award given by the United States (20) Chinese Americans also earned Combat Infantry Badges, Purple Hearts, Bronze Stars, Silver Stars, Distinguished Service Cross, and Distinguished Flying Cross;
Wai is the only Chinese American who served in World War II to have been awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest military award given by the United States [[Page 132 STAT.
5031]] (20) Chinese Americans also earned Combat Infantry Badges, Purple Hearts, Bronze Stars, Silver Stars, Distinguished Service Cross, and Distinguished Flying Cross;
(b) Numismatic Items.--For purpose of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items.
[[Page 132 STAT.
Passed the Senate September 12, 2018.
5032]] (b) Numismatic Items.--For purpose of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items.
Attest:
Approved December 20, 2018.
JULIE E.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S.
ADAMS, Secretary.
1050:
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12, considered and passed House.
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Action History

  1. Presented to President.

  2. Presented to President.

  3. Signed by President.

  4. Signed by President.

  5. Became Public Law No: 115-337.

  6. Became Public Law No: 115-337.

  7. Mr. Barr asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

  8. Committee on Financial Services discharged.

  9. Committee on Financial Services discharged.

  10. Committee on House Administration discharged.

  11. Committee on House Administration discharged.

  12. Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10156-10157)

  13. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H10156-10157)

  14. On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H10156-10157)

  15. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  16. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  17. Received in the House.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  21. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  22. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6152-6153)

  23. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  24. Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  25. Introduced in Senate

  26. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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S 1050 is sponsored by Duckworth, Tammy (Democratic).
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