HR 2447 112th Congress

To grant the congressional gold medal to the Montford Point Marines.

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 112-59.

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Sponsors

Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]

Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]

D — FL

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to collectively honor the Montford Point Marines, U.S. Marine Corps, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. (Camp Montford Point, North Carolina, was the site for the training of the first African-American Marines.) 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. Authorizes appropriations.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to collectively honor the Montford Point Marines, U.S. Marine Corps, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. (Camp Montford Point, North Carolina, was the site for the training of the first African-American Marines.) 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. Authorizes appropriations.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to collectively honor the Montford Point Marines, U.S. Marine Corps, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. (Camp Montford Point, North Carolina, was the site for the training of the first African-American Marines.) 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. Authorizes appropriations.
Authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to collectively honor the Montford Point Marines, U.S. Marine Corps, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. (Camp Montford Point, North Carolina, was the site for the training of the first African-American Marines.) 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.

Vote Result

Passed House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 804). (text: CR H7024)

Actions

2011-11-23T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 112-59.

2011-11-23T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 112-59.

2011-11-23T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2011-11-23T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2011-11-15T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2011-11-15T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2011-11-10T00:00:00

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2011-11-09T00:00:00

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

2011-11-09T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

2011-11-09T00:00:00

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7304)

2011-11-09T00:00:00

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7304)

2011-10-31T00:00:00

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

2011-10-25T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2011-10-25T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 804). (text: CR H7024)

2011-10-25T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 804).(text: CR H7024)

2011-10-25T00:00:00

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7043-7044)

2011-10-25T00:00:00

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

2011-10-25T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2447.

2011-10-25T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7024-7030)

2011-10-25T00:00:00

Mr. Jones moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

2011-10-21T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.

2011-07-07T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2011-07-07T00:00:00

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1263-1264)

2011-07-07T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2011-07-07T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Armed Forces and National Security

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