"Six Triple Eight" Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-321
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2021-02-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Minority employment
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Postal service
Smithsonian Institution
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-12
text: 

&quot;Six Triple Eight&quot; 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.

action_date: 2021-04-29
text: 

&quot;Six Triple Eight&quot; 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.

action_date: 2022-02-28
text: 

&quot;Six Triple Eight&quot; Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021

 
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to 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.

action_date: 2022-03-14
text: 

&quot;Six Triple Eight&quot; Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021

 
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to 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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-14
text: Became Public Law No: 117-97.
action_date: 2022-03-14
text: Became Public Law No: 117-97.
action_date: 2022-03-14
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2022-03-14
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2022-03-03
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2022-03-03
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 46). (text: CR H1152-1153)
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 46).(text: CR H1152-1153)
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1170-1171)
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 321.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1152-1155)
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Mr. Perlmutter moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2021-05-04
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2021-05-04
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2021-05-03
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2021-04-29
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2385)
action_date: 2021-04-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2385)
action_date: 2021-04-29
text: Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2385)
action_date: 2021-04-29
text: Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2385)
action_date: 2021-02-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2021-02-12
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 117-97