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Public Law113th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
H.R. 1209Became Law

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 public law (May 23, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

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 a gold medal 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 the 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.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the gold medal at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the medals.

What just happenedMay 23, 2014

Became Public Law No: 113-106.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22](R-TX)Sponsor
309 cosponsors128 D181 R
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Received in SenateMay 20, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseMay 19, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseMar 15, 2013
  • Public LawMay 24, 2014
  1. May 23, 2014President

    Became Public Law No: 113-106.

  2. May 23, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-106.

  3. May 23, 2014President

    Signed by President.

  4. May 23, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. May 22, 2014Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. May 22, 2014President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. May 20, 2014Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. May 20, 2014Floor

    Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3192)

  9. May 20, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3192)

  10. May 19, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4451-4452)

  11. May 19, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4451-4452)

  12. May 19, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1209.

  13. May 19, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4451-4453)

  14. May 19, 2014FloorH30300

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

  15. Mar 15, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

  16. Mar 15, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. Mar 15, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawMay 23, 201449

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

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 a gold medal 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 the 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.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the gold medal at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the medals.

Introduced in HouseMar 15, 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 a gold medal 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 the 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.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the "Doolittle Tokyo Ra… — Informed