United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

S 1715 — Gold Star Families Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Gold Star Families Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 This bill directs the collective award of a Congressional Gold Medal to all Gold Star Families (families of fallen service members) in recognition of the families' dedication, contributions, and sacrifice to the United States. Following the award of the medal, it shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research. The U.S Mint may strike and sell duplicates in bronze.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

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

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1715 do?
Gold Star Families Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 This bill directs the collective award of a Congressional Gold Medal to all Gold Star Families (families of fallen service members) in recognition of the families' dedication, contributions, and sacrifice to the United States. Following the award of the medal, it shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research. The U.S Mint may strike and sell duplicates in bronze.
Who sponsors S 1715?
S 1715 is sponsored by Blumenthal, Richard (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 1715?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 1715?
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