Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
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.
Summary
The measure would grant the Congressional Gold Medal—the nation’s highest civilian honor—to the soldiers and civilians who defended Bataan Peninsula and Corregidor Island during World War II. It seeks to formally recognize their sacrifice and preserve their legacy. The resolution is currently referred to the House Financial Services and House Administration committees.
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