United States 112th Congress Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

HR 2447 — To grant the congressional gold medal to the Montford Point Marines.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 112-59.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced July 07, 2011. Enacted.

Summary

Authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to collectively honor the Montford Point Marines, U.S. Marine Corps, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. (Camp Montford Point, North Carolina, was the site for the training of the first African-American Marines.) Permits the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal, at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the medals. Authorizes appropriations.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 112-59.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  6. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7304)

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

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

  9. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 804). (text: CR H7024)

  10. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7043-7044)

  11. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2447.

  13. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7024-7030)

  14. Mr. Jones moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.

  16. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

  17. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1263-1264)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2447 do?
Authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to collectively honor the Montford Point Marines, U.S. Marine Corps, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. (Camp Montford Point, North Carolina, was the site for the training of the first African-American Marines.) Permits the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal, at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the medals. Authorizes appropriations.
Who sponsors HR 2447?
HR 2447 is sponsored by Corrine Brown (D).
What is the current status of HR 2447?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced July 07, 2011. Enacted.
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