H.R. 1726 became law 411 days after introduction, with cosponsors from both parties
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers.
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 131 words.
(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.
- Committees
- House Committee on House Administration
House Financial Services Committee - Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security: 268 of 6,567 bills became law, 113th–118th (4.1%)
- Sponsor
- 3 of 155 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 5, from enrolled bill to public law · 2,738 words
- Subjects
- Caribbean areaCongressional tributesMilitary personnel and dependentsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersPuerto RicoVeterans' organizations and recognition
- Latest action
- Jun 10, 2014: Became Public Law No: 113-120.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
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- 113th S. 1174 A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers. D · Introduced