H.R.4745 - Achievements of the GI Bill Gold Medal Act

To award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the recipients of assistance under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 (commonly referred to as the "GI Bill of Rights") in recognition of the great contributions such recipients made to the Nation in both their military and civilian service and the contributions of Harry W. Colmery in initiating actions which led to the enactment of that Act, and for other purposes. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: To award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the recipients of assistance under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 (commonly referred to as the "GI Bill of Rights") in recognition of the great contributions such recipients made to the Nation in both their military and civilian service and the contributions of Harry W. Colmery in initiating actions which led to the enactment of that Act, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Achievements of the GI Bill Gold Medal Act as introduced.
  • Official: Achievements of the GI Bill Gold Medal Act as introduced.

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3/3/2010--Introduced.Achievements of the GI Bill 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 gold medal in honor of the recipients of assistance under the Servicemen's Read

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3/3/2010--Introduced.Achievements of the GI Bill 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 gold medal in honor of the recipients of assistance under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 (commonly known as the GI Bill of Rights), in recognition of their great contributions in both their military and civilian life, and the contributions of Harry W. Colmery in initiating actions which led to the enactment of that Act. Requires the medal, following its award, to be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display. Expresses the sense of Congress that the medal should be made available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations selected by the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs (VA), Defense (DOD), or Education.

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04/22/10
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The American Legion is calling upon Congress to join with Representative Moore in support of HR 4745 which honors the achievements of the GI Bill and Commander Colmery with a Congressional Gold Medal. Members of The American Legion ...

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04/14/10
GI Bill Gold Medal Act Cosponsors Needed

The American Legion is calling upon Congress to join with Representative Moore in support of HR 4745 which honors the achievements of the GI Bill and Commander Colmery with a Congressional Gold Medal. Members of The American Legion ...

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04/14/10
GI Bill Gold Medal Act Cosponsors Needed | quarterdeck

The American Legion is calling upon Congress to join with Representative Moore in support of H.R. 4745 which honors the achievements of the GI Bill and Commander Colmery with a Congressional Gold Medal. Members of The American Legion ...

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