# 116-hr-5671: Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020

116-hr-5671, Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020, is a 116th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] (D-CA); status Became Public Law No: 116-125. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 116-hr-5671
- Congress: 116
- Title: Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020
- Status: Became Public Law No: 116-125.
- Introduced: 2020-01-24
- Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the U.S. Merchant Mariners of World War II, in recognition of their service during World War II. Following the award of the medal, it shall be given to the American Merchant Marine Museum, where it shall be available for display and research.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Brooks, Susan W. [R-IN-5] (R-IN), 2020-01-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK), 2020-01-27T00:00:00.000Z

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- 116-hr-7481: RESTART Act
- 116-hr-5038: Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019
- 116-hr-4194: National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019
- 116-hr-4104: Negro Leagues Baseball Centennial Commemorative Coin Act

## Sources
- [116-hr-5671 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5671)

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- [116-hr-8270: I am Vanessa Guillén Act of 2020](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8270)
- [116-hr-7481: RESTART Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-7481)
- [116-hr-5038: Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-5038)
- [116-hr-4194: National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-4194)
- [116-hr-4104: Negro Leagues Baseball Centennial Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-4104)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-5671 (as of 2025-11-18).