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HR 5671 — Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2020. Enacted.

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The amendment adds several sentences that provide historical context and express gratitude towards the Merchant Mariners of World War II, highlighting their vital contributions and reliability during the conflict. These additions emphasize the significance of their service, including their participation in landing operations and recognition from notable figures like General Eisenhower. This change matters because it enriches the legislative text by acknowledging the extraordinary efforts of the Merchant Marine during a key period in history.

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[Congressional Bills 116th Congress] [From the U.S.
[116th Congress Public Law 125] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [H.R.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 134 STAT.
5671 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
171]] Public Law 116-125 116th Congress An Act 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.
R.
<<NOTE:
5671 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 28, 2020 Received;
Mar.
read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT 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.
13, 2020 - [H.R.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
5671]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020.
31 USC note.>> SECTION 1.
King acknowledged the indispensability of the Merchant Marine to the victory in a letter stating that, without the support of the Merchant Marine, ``the Navy could not have accomplished its mission''.
King acknowledged the indispensability of the Merchant Marine to the victory in a 1945 letter stating that, without the support of the Merchant Marine, ``the Navy could not have accomplished its mission''.
(8) The Merchant Marine proved to be an instrumental asset on an untold number of occasions, participating in every landing operation by the United States Marine Corps, from Guadalcanal to Okinawa.
[[Page 134 STAT.
172]] (8) The Merchant Marine proved to be an instrumental asset on an untold number of occasions, participating in every landing operation by the United States Marine Corps, from Guadalcanal to Okinawa.
(b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award described in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike the gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary.
(b) <<NOTE:
(c) American Merchant Marine Museum.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the American Merchant Marine Museum, where it will be available for display as appropriate and available for research.
Determination.>> Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award described in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike the gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary.
(c) American Merchant Marine Museum.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the [[Page 134 STAT.
173]] American Merchant Marine Museum, where it will be available for display as appropriate and available for research.
Passed the House of Representatives January 27, 2020.
Approved March 13, 2020.
Attest:
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R.
CHERYL L.
5671:
JOHNSON, Clerk.
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166 (2020):
Jan.
27, considered and passed House.
Mar.
2, considered and passed Senate.
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Action History

  1. Signed by President.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Became Public Law No: 116-125.

  4. Became Public Law No: 116-125.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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

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

  10. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  11. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1269)

  12. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

  13. Mr. San Nicolas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  14. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H547-549)

  15. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5671.

  16. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H547-548)

  17. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H547-548)

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

  19. Introduced in House

  20. Introduced in House

  21. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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HR 5671 is sponsored by Garamendi, John (Democratic).
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