Congress 116 - S 633 - ‘Six Triple Eight’ Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020

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Armed Forces and National Security 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

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"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.

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Dec 14, 2020

Held at the desk.
Dec 14, 2020

Received in the House.
Dec 11, 2020

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 10, 2020

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7430-7431)
Dec 10, 2020

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7430-7431)
Dec 10, 2020

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7430-7431)
Dec 10, 2020

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 28, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Feb 28, 2019

Introduced in Senate

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