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H.R. 1209:
Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009
111th Congress

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To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor in 1861, America's highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States, to honor the American military men and women who have been recipients of the Medal of Honor, and to promote awareness of what the Medal of Honor represents and how ordinary Americans, through courage, sacrifice, selfless service and patriotism, can challenge fate and change the course of history.

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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedFeb 26, 2009
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Passed HouseMay 14, 2009
Occurred: Passed SenateOct 22, 2009
Occurred: Signed by PresidentNov 6, 2009
This bill has become law. It was signed by Barack Obama. [Last Updated: Nov 13, 2009 4:16PM]
Last Action:
Nov 6, 2009: Became Public Law No: 111-91.
Related:
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Votes:
May 14, 2009: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by voice vote. A record of each representative's position was not kept.
Oct 22, 2009: This bill passed in the Senate by Unanimous Consent. A record of each representative's position was not kept.
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