United States 113th Congress Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

S 309 — A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 113-108.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 13, 2013. Enacted.

Summary

Directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to arrange for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to honor collectively the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) in recognition of their military service and exemplary record during World War II. Requires the Medal's display at the Smithsonian Institution. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Medal should be made available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations associated with the CAP. 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. Requires sale proceeds to be deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 113-108.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4453-4454)

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 309.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4453-4456)

  7. Mr. Huizenga (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Held at the desk.

  9. Received in the House.

  10. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  11. Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3630-3631)

  12. S.AMDT.951 Amendment SA 951 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  13. S.AMDT.951 Amendment SA 951 proposed by Senator Boxer for Senator Harkin. (consideration: CR S3629; text: CR S3629)Of a perfecting nature.

  14. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3629-3631)

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 309 do?
Directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to arrange for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to honor collectively the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) in recognition of their military service and exemplary record during World War II. Requires the Medal's display at the Smithsonian Institution. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Medal should be made available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations associated with the CAP. 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. Requires sale proceeds to be deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
Who sponsors S 309?
S 309 is sponsored by Tom Harkin (D).
What is the current status of S 309?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 13, 2013. Enacted.
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