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Bill113th CongressFiled Feb 26, 2013Armed Forces and National Security
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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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Nov 19, 2013)

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.

What just happenedNov 20, 2013

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH](D-OH)Sponsor
79 cosponsors40 D37 R2 I
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  • Engrossed in SenateNov 19, 2013
  • Introduced in SenateFeb 26, 2013
  1. Nov 20, 2013FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Nov 20, 2013FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Nov 20, 2013Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Nov 19, 2013Floor

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

  5. Nov 19, 2013Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8289-8290)

  6. Nov 19, 2013Floor

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

  7. Nov 19, 2013Discharge

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

  8. Nov 19, 2013Committee14500

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

  9. Mar 6, 2013IntroReferralB00100

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

  10. Feb 26, 2013IntroReferral

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

  11. Feb 26, 2013IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedNov 19, 201335

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.

Introduced in SenateFeb 26, 2013

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 17 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; and (2) the remaining medal to be given to the National Museum of the United States Air Force for display.

Expresses the sense of Congress that such Museum should make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations and events associated with the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders.