I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5879 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2018 Mr. Garamendi (for himself, Mrs. Brooks of Indiana , and Mr. Young of Alaska ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the United States Merchant Mariners of World War II, in recognition of their dedicated and vital service during World War II.