100th, 442nd, MIS Would Receive Congressional Gold Medal
The United States Senate unanimously approved S.B. 1055, legislation introduced by Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Japanese American soldiers of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Military Intelligence Service (MIS). Companion legislation was introduced in the House by Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) and passed last year by a vote of 411-0. Since then, the legislation has been amended, so it will return to the House for final passage before heading to President Obama’s desk for his signature. The House is expected to take that action in September 2010.
