United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 381 — A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the "Doolittle Tokyo Raiders", for outstanding heroism, valor, skill, and service to the United States in conducting the bombings of Tokyo.

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Summary

Directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to arrange for the award, on behalf of Congress, of six gold medals in honor of the members of the 17th Bombardment Group (Medium), who became known as the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, in recognition of their military service during World War II. Requires: (1) five of the medals to be given to the five surviving members of the April 18, 1942, Tokyo bombing mission, or their next of kin; and (2) the remaining medal to be given to the National Museum of the United States Air Force, where it shall be displayed with the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Goblets and made available for research. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Museum should make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations and events associated with the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders. Designates medals stuck under this Act as national medals and numismatic items.

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Action History

  1. Held at the desk.

  2. Received in the House.

  3. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8289-8290)

  5. S.AMDT.2344 Amendment SA 2344 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  6. S.AMDT.2344 Amendment SA 2344 proposed by Senator Donnelly for Senator Brown. (consideration: CR S8289)To award the gold medals to the next of kin of surviving members, as appropriate, and to designate the gold medals as numismatic items.

  7. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8289-8290)

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

  9. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1146-1147)

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

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 381 do?
Directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to arrange for the award, on behalf of Congress, of six gold medals in honor of the members of the 17th Bombardment Group (Medium), who became known as the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, in recognition of their military service during World War II. Requires: (1) five of the medals to be given to the five surviving members of the April 18, 1942, Tokyo bombing mission, or their next of kin; and (2) the remaining medal to be given to the National Museum of the United States Air Force, where it shall be displayed with the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Goblets and made available for research. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Museum should make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations and events associated with the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders. Designates medals stuck under this Act as national medals and numismatic items.
Who sponsors S 381?
S 381 is sponsored by Sherrod Brown (D).
What is the current status of S 381?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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 381?
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