S. 633 · 116th Congress
‘Six Triple Eight’ Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019
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Passed the Senate without a recorded vote, then expired. It passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record how each member voted, but didn't become law before the 116th Congress ended.
68 cosponsors · 31 D, 36 R, 1 I
6 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- Senate Introduced Feb 28, 2019
- Senate Passed Dec 10, 2020
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…
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · Dec 10, 2020
"Six Triple Eight" Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020
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 the morale of personnel stationed in the European theater of operations during World War II.
The medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution and made available for display and research.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: "Six Triple Eight" Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020
Also known as: ‘Six Triple Eight’ Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020
Latest action (Dec 14, 2020): Held at the desk.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 28, 2019
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- Senate Introduced Feb 28, 2019
- Senate Passed Dec 10, 2020
No recorded floor vote found.