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Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act
11/1/2022, 5:32 PM
Congressional Summary of S 743
Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill directs Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly known as Merrill's Marauders, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma (Myanmar) during World War II.
Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be displayed and made available for research.
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Current Status of Bill S 743
Bill S 743 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2019. Bill S 743 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on March 12, 2019. Bill S 743's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 116-170. as of October 17, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 743
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
76Democrat Cosponsors
33Republican Cosponsors
42Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 743
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Asia
- Burma
- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional tributes
- Military history
- Military personnel and dependents
- Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
- Smithsonian Institution
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 743
Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act
Merrill’s Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act
Merrill’s Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act
Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act
Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act
Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act
A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the soldiers of the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly known as "Merrill's Marauders", in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma during World War II.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 743
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