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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Mar 13, 2014
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Requires the congressional gold medal awarded in honor of the Montford Point Marines, U. S. Marine Corps, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II, to be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it will be displayed and made available for research.
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at other appropriate locations associated with the Montford Point Marines.
People & committees
Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC] · D–NC
Legislative record
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Held at the desk.
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1667; text as passed Senate: CR S1667)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1667; text as passed Senate: CR S1667)
Introduced in Senate
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