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H.R. 3658Became Law

Monuments Men Recognition Act of 2014

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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 9, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here, with an updated short title.)

Monuments Men Recognition Act of 2014 - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the presentation of a single congressional gold medal in commemoration of the Monuments Men (men and women who served in the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives [MFA] Section under the Allied Armies during World War II) in recognition of their heroic role in the preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and artifacts of cultural importance during and following the War.

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 Monuments Men and that preference should be given to locations affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution.

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.

What just happenedJun 9, 2014

Became Public Law No: 113-116.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12](R-TX)Sponsor
298 cosponsors157 D141 R
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298cosponsors2committees18actions1related bills9subjects
  • Enrolled Bill
  • Received in SenateMay 20, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseMay 19, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseDec 5, 2013
  • Public LawJun 10, 2014
  1. Jun 9, 2014President

    Became Public Law No: 113-116.

  2. Jun 9, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-116.

  3. Jun 9, 2014President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 9, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. May 30, 2014Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. May 30, 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 H4449)

  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 H4449)

  12. May 19, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3658.

  13. May 19, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4449-4451)

  14. May 19, 2014FloorH30300

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

  15. Dec 5, 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.

  16. Dec 5, 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. Dec 5, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Dec 5, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJun 9, 201449

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here, with an updated short title.)

Monuments Men Recognition Act of 2014 - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the presentation of a single congressional gold medal in commemoration of the Monuments Men (men and women who served in the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives [MFA] Section under the Allied Armies during World War II) in recognition of their heroic role in the preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and artifacts of cultural importance during and following the War.

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 Monuments Men and that preference should be given to locations affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution.

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.

Passed Senate without amendmentMay 20, 201482

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here, with an updated short title.)

Monuments Men Recognition Act of 2014 - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the presentation of a single congressional gold medal in commemoration of the Monuments Men (men and women who served in the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives [MFA] Section under the Allied Armies during World War II) in recognition of their heroic role in the preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and artifacts of cultural importance during and following the War.

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 Monuments Men and that preference should be given to locations affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution.

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.

Passed House without amendmentMay 19, 201481

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here, with an updated short title.)

Monuments Men Recognition Act of 2014 - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the presentation of a single congressional gold medal in commemoration of the Monuments Men (men and women who served in the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives [MFA] Section under the Allied Armies during World War II) in recognition of their heroic role in the preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and artifacts of cultural importance during and following the War.

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 Monuments Men and that preference should be given to locations affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution.

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.

Introduced in HouseDec 5, 2013

Monuments Men Recognition Act of 2013 - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the presentation of a single congressional gold medal in commemoration of the Monuments Men (men and women who served in the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives [MFA] Section under the Allied Armies during World War II) in recognition of their heroic role in the preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and artifacts of cultural importance during and following the War.

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 Monuments Men and that preference should be given to locations affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution.

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.

Monuments Men Recognition Act of 2014 — Informed