Gold Medal Technical Corrections Act of 2014 became law 42 days after introduction, with one cosponsor, a Democrat
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 250 words.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Gold Medal Technical Corrections Act of 2014 - Amends federal law to authorize the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate (currently, the President) to present, on behalf of Congress, a gold medal to Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. and his widow Coretta Scott King in recognition of their service to the nation. Requires, following award of the gold medal, that it be given to the Smithsonian Institution to be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution shall make the gold medal available for display, particularly at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, or for appropriate loan to be displayed elsewhere, particularly at other appropriate locations associated with their lives. Amends federal law authorizing the award of a single congressional gold medal to honor collectively the Montford Point Marines, U.S. Marine Corps, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. Requires, following award of the gold medal, that it be given to the Smithsonian Institution to be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian shall make the gold medal available for display, particularly at the National Museum, or for appropriate loan to be displayed elsewhere, particularly at other appropriate locations associated with the Montford Point Marines.
- Committees
- House Committee on House Administration
House Financial Services Committee - Policy area
- Congress: 28 of 922 bills became law, 113th–118th (3%)
- Sponsor
- 4 of 107 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 5, from enrolled bill to public law · 584 words
- Subjects
- Congressional tributesDistrict of ColumbiaMilitary personnel and dependentsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersRacial and ethnic relationsVeterans' organizations and recognition
- Latest action
- Jun 9, 2014: Became Public Law No: 113-118.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
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