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Latest Action: 10/08/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextTo require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the United States Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center. 6/10/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $1 coins emblematic of the courage, pride, sacrifice, sense of duty, and history of the U.S. Infantry, in commemoration of the legacy of the U.S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center. Expresses the sense of Congress that the coins should be struck at the U.S. Mint at West Point, New York, to the greatest extent possible. Restricts coin issuance to calendar year 2012. Requires a $10 surcharge per coin, and payment of all surcharges received to the National Infantry Foundation to establish an endowment to support [...] show full description
Latest Action: 12/19/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S16018) Bill TextA concurrent resolution commending the Alaska Army National Guard for its service to the State of Alaska and the citizens of the United States. 12/19/2007--Introduced. Commends the 3rd Battalion, 29th Infantry of the Alaska Army National Guard upon its completion of deployment and service to the Commonwealth of Alaska and the citizens of the United States.
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Latest Action: 10/02/2007 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Bill TextConcurrent resolution commending the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota National Guard upon its completion of the longest continuous deployment of any United States ground combat military unit in Operation Iraqi Freedom. 10/1/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Commends the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota National Guard upon its completion of the longest continuous deployment of any ground combat U.S. military unit during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Recognizes the achievements of its members and their exemplary service to the United States.
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Latest Action: 10/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. Bill TextCommending the Kentucky National Guard for its service to the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the citizens of the United States. 10/10/2007--Introduced. Commends and recognizes the achievements of members of certain sections of the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the Kentucky Army National Guard for their service in Iraq.
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Latest Action: 09/18/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 443. Bill TextRecognizing the service of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers during the Korean War, honoring the people of Puerto Rico who continue to serve and volunteer for service in the Armed Forces and make sacrifices for the country, and commending all efforts to promote and preserve the history of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers. 9/18/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Recognizes the service of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers, a Hispanic U.S. unit comprised mainly of Puerto Ricans, during the Korean War. Honors the people of Puerto Rico, who continue to volunteer for service in the Armed Forces. Commends all efforts to promote and preserve the history of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers.
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Latest Action: 02/13/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1911-1912) Bill TextA bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. 2/13/2007--Introduced. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Defense (DOD) for FY2008 for military operations and military construction. Authorizes appropriations to DOD for: (1) procurement, including aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and other procurement; (2) the Rapid Acquisition Fund and the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund; (3) research, development, test, and evaluation, including ballistic missile defense; (4) operation and maintenance, including defense working capital funds, the defense health program, chemical agents and munitions destruction, and environmental restoration; (5) active and reserve military personnel, including [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 07/30/2007 - Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill TextHonoring and expressing gratitude to the 1st Battalion of the 133rd Infantry ("Ironman Battalion") of the Iowa National Guard. 7/30/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses gratitude for the service and sacrifices of the members and families of the 1st Battalion of the 133rd Infantry of the Iowa National Guard upon their return home from their deployment in Iraq.
Latest Action: 05/20/2008 - Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill TextCommending the Alaska Army National Guard for its service to the State of Alaska and the citizens of the United States. 5/20/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commends the 3rd Battalion, 29th Infantry of the Alaska Army National Guard upon its completion of deployment and service to the Commonwealth of Alaska and the citizens of the United States.
Latest Action: 06/28/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. Bill TextTo authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Private George D. Wilson of Company B, 2nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment for his acts of valor as one of Andrews Raiders during the Civil War on April 12, 1862. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Authorizes and requests the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to George D. Wilson for acts of valor as one of the Andrews Raiders during the Civil War.
Latest Action: 04/26/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. Bill TextTo authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Private Philip G. Shadrach of Company K, 2nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment for his acts of valor as one of Andrews Raiders during the Civil War on April 12, 1862. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Authorizes and requests the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Philip G. Shadrach for acts of valor as one of Andrews Raiders during the Civil War.
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Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1684) Bill TextRecognizing the exceptional sacrifice of the 69th Infantry Regiment, known as the Fighting 69th, in support of the Global War on Terror. 3/13/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 69th Infantry Regiment, or the Fighting 69th, as one of the great regiments in American military history that has continually participated in the Global War on Terror since the attack on September 11, 2001, as it deploys to Afghanistan.
Latest Action: 05/20/2008 - Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill TextCommending the Alaska Army National Guard for its service to the State of Alaska and the citizens of the United States. 5/20/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commends the 3rd Battalion, 29th Infantry of the Alaska Army National Guard upon its completion of deployment and service to the Commonwealth of Alaska and the citizens of the United States.
Latest Action: 12/19/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S16018) Bill TextA concurrent resolution commending the Alaska Army National Guard for its service to the State of Alaska and the citizens of the United States. 12/19/2007--Introduced. Commends the 3rd Battalion, 29th Infantry of the Alaska Army National Guard upon its completion of deployment and service to the Commonwealth of Alaska and the citizens of the United States.
Latest Action: 12/05/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. Bill TextCommending the Alaska Army National Guard for its service to the State of Alaska and the citizens of the United States. 10/24/2007--Introduced. Commends the 3rd Battalion, 29th Infantry of the Alaska Army National Guard upon its completion of deployment and service to the Commonwealth of Alaska and the citizens of the United States.
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Latest Action: 10/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. Bill TextCommending the Kentucky National Guard for its service to the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the citizens of the United States. 10/10/2007--Introduced. Commends and recognizes the achievements of members of certain sections of the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the Kentucky Army National Guard for their service in Iraq.
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Latest Action: 10/05/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. Bill TextFor the relief of certain members of the First Brigade Combat Team of the 34th Infantry Division of the Army National Guard. 10/3/2007--Introduced. Provides for the relief of certain members of the First Brigade Combat Team of the 34th Infantry Division of the Army National Guard.
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Latest Action: 07/31/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10527 text as passed Senate: CR S10527 text of measure as introduced: CR S10431-10432) Bill TextA resolution honoring and expressing gratitude to the 1st Battalion of the 133rd Infantry ("Ironman Battalion") of the Iowa National Guard. 7/31/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses gratitude for the service and sacrifices of the members and families of the 1st Battalion of the 133rd Infantry of the Iowa National Guard upon their return home from their deployment in Iraq.
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Latest Action: 10/08/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextTo require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the United States Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center. 6/10/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $1 coins emblematic of the courage, pride, sacrifice, sense of duty, and history of the U.S. Infantry, in commemoration of the legacy of the U.S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center. Expresses the sense of Congress that the coins should be struck at the U.S. Mint at West Point, New York, to the greatest extent possible. Restricts coin issuance to calendar year 2012. Requires a $10 surcharge per coin, and payment of all surcharges received to the National Infantry Foundation to establish an endowment to support [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 07/30/2007 - Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill TextHonoring and expressing gratitude to the 1st Battalion of the 133rd Infantry ("Ironman Battalion") of the Iowa National Guard. 7/30/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses gratitude for the service and sacrifices of the members and families of the 1st Battalion of the 133rd Infantry of the Iowa National Guard upon their return home from their deployment in Iraq.
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Latest Action: 08/14/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. Bill TextA concurrent resolution commending the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota National Guard upon its completion of the longest continuous deployment of any United States military unit during Operation Iraqi Freedom. 7/16/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commends the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota National Guard upon its completion of the longest continuous deployment of any U.S. military unit during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Recognizes the achievements of its members and their exemplary service to the United States.
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