United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 1460 — A bill to grant the congressional gold medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

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

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th 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.

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Summary

Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of two gold medals to the First Special Service Force (a joint American-Canadian unit), collectively, in recognition of their World War II service. Directs one such gold medal to be given to the Smithsonian Institution and the other to the First Special Service Force Association in Helena, Montana. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates with proceeds deposited in the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund. Declares that medals struck under this Act are national medals for purposes of specified coins and currency provisions.

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Action History

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

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5193-5194)

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1460 do?
Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of two gold medals to the First Special Service Force (a joint American-Canadian unit), collectively, in recognition of their World War II service. Directs one such gold medal to be given to the Smithsonian Institution and the other to the First Special Service Force Association in Helena, Montana. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates with proceeds deposited in the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund. Declares that medals struck under this Act are national medals for purposes of specified coins and currency provisions.
Who sponsors S 1460?
S 1460 is sponsored by Max Baucus (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 1460?
This bill died with 112th 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 1460?
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