H.R. 2249 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Willie O’Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act
H.R. 2249 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Mar 26, 2021, sponsored by Mike Quigley with 294 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
- Mar 26, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 294
- Policy area
- Sports and Recreation
What it does
Willie O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Willie O'Ree or, if unavailable, to a member of his family, in recognition of his contributions and commitment to hockey, inclusion, and recreational opportunity.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Quigley (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 213 Democrats, 81 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 26, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (Mar 26, 2021)
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