I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 550 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2019 Mr. Garamendi (for himself, Mr. Young , and Mrs. Brooks of Indiana ) 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.