Ask AI
Public Law113th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
H.R. 1726Became Law

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers.

This bill became law

Filed
Comm.
Floor
Both
Law

What it doesSummary public law (Jun 10, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on May 19, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Directs 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 a single gold medal in honor of the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers, in recognition of its pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and many acts of valor in the face of adversity.

Requires the medal to be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian shall make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the 65th Infantry Regiment, including locations in Puerto Rico.

What just happenedJun 10, 2014

Became Public Law No: 113-120.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8](R-FL)Sponsor
301 cosponsors184 D117 R
Read on Congress.gov
301cosponsors2committees19actions1related bills6subjects
  • Enrolled Bill
  • Received in SenateMay 20, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseMay 19, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseApr 25, 2013
  • Public LawJun 11, 2014
  1. Jun 10, 2014President

    Became Public Law No: 113-120.

  2. Jun 10, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-120.

  3. Jun 10, 2014President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 10, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jun 3, 2014Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jun 3, 2014President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. May 23, 2014Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. May 22, 2014Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3308)

  9. May 22, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3308)

  10. May 20, 2014IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. May 19, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4440-4441)

  12. May 19, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4440-4441)

  13. May 19, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1726.

  14. May 19, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4440-4444)

  15. May 19, 2014FloorH30300

    Mr. Huizenga (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  16. Apr 25, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  17. Apr 25, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  18. Apr 25, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Apr 25, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJun 10, 201449

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on May 19, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Directs 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 a single gold medal in honor of the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers, in recognition of its pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and many acts of valor in the face of adversity.

Requires the medal to be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian shall make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the 65th Infantry Regiment, including locations in Puerto Rico.

Passed Senate without amendmentMay 22, 201482

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on May 19, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Directs 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 a single gold medal in honor of the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers, in recognition of its pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and many acts of valor in the face of adversity.

Requires the medal to be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian shall make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the 65th Infantry Regiment, including locations in Puerto Rico.

Passed House amendedMay 19, 201436

Directs 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 a single gold medal in honor of the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers, in recognition of its pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and many acts of valor in the face of adversity.

Requires the medal to be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian shall make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the 65th Infantry Regiment, including locations in Puerto Rico.

Introduced in HouseApr 25, 2013

Directs 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 a single gold medal in honor of the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers, in recognition of its pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and many acts of valor in the face of adversity.

Requires the medal to be given to the Smithsonian Institution (Smithsonian) for display. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian shall make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the 65th Infantry Regiment, including locations in Puerto Rico.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinquene… — Informed