To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the individuals who fought for or with the United States against the armed forces of Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater and the impacted Saskinax people on Attu, whose lives, culture, and community were irrevocably changed from December 8, 1941, to August 15, 1945.

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Summary of Bill HR 9336

Bill 118 hr 9336, also known as the Congressional Gold Medal Act, aims to honor the individuals who fought alongside or for the United States against the armed forces of Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater during World War II. This bill also seeks to recognize the impacted Saskinax people on Attu, whose lives, culture, and community were significantly altered during the period from December 8, 1941, to August 15, 1945.

The Congressional Gold Medal is one of the highest civilian honors bestowed by the United States Congress, and this bill proposes to award it collectively to those who bravely fought in the Pacific theater and to the Saskinax people on Attu who were affected by the conflict. The individuals being honored include military personnel, civilians, and indigenous people who played a role in the fight against Imperial Japan and who made sacrifices during this tumultuous time in history.

By awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to these individuals, the bill aims to recognize their courage, sacrifice, and contributions to the war effort. It also seeks to acknowledge the impact of the conflict on the Saskinax people on Attu, whose lives were forever changed by the events of World War II. Overall, Bill 118 hr 9336 is a bipartisan effort to honor and commemorate the individuals who fought in the Pacific theater and the Saskinax people on Attu during World War II, recognizing their bravery and resilience in the face of adversity.

Congressional Summary of HR 9336

Defenders of Bataan, Corregidor, and Attu Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for the collective award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the individuals who fought for or with the United States to defend Bataan, Corregidor, Attu, and other places in the Pacific theater (i.e., Shanghai, the Central Pacific Area, the Southwest Pacific Area, and the Aleutian Islands), and to the impacted Saskinax̂ people in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service during World War II.

Current Status of Bill HR 9336

Bill HR 9336 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 9, 2024. Bill HR 9336 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 9, 2024. Bill HR 9336's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of August 9, 2024

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9336

To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the individuals who fought for or with the United States against the armed forces of Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater and the impacted Saskinax people on Attu, whose lives, culture, and community were irrevocably changed from December 8, 1941, to August 15, 1945.