American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act became law 463 days after introduction, with cosponsors split almost evenly between the parties
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 122 words.
American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a single congressional gold medal in honor of the American Fighter Aces, collectively, in recognition of their heroic military service and defense of the nation's freedom. Requires the medal to be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research purposes. Expresses the sense of Congress that the medal should be made available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations associated with the American Fighter Aces. 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.
- 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
- 8 of 95 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 5, from enrolled bill to public law · 1,204 words
- Subjects
- Aviation and airportsCongressional tributesMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependentsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersSmithsonian Institution
- Latest action
- May 23, 2014: Became Public Law No: 113-105.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 1
- 113th S. 1827 American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act D · Passed one chamber