H.R. 1012 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
‘Six Triple Eight’ Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021
H.R. 1012 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 11, 2021, sponsored by Gwen Moore with 296 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 11, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 296
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
"Six Triple Eight" Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (commonly known as the Six Triple Eight) in recognition of their pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and contributions to increase…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gwen Moore (D-WI). Co-sponsors: 211 Democrats, 85 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 11, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of (Feb 11, 2021)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Financial Services Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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