H.R. 1012 · 117th Congress
‘Six Triple Eight’ Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021
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296 cosponsors · 211 D, 85 R
52 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
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 · Introduced in House · Feb 11, 2021
"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 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 2021
Latest action (Feb 11, 2021): 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 such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 11, 2021
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No recorded floor vote found.