‘Six Triple Eight’ Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020
Latest action · Dec 14, 2020 Held at the desk.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedFeb 28, 2019
- Passed SenateDec 10, 2020
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
"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.
Cosponsors 68
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 28, 2019 to Dec 9, 2020, with 6 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-MS | Cindy Hyde-Smith | Original | Feb 28, 2019 |
| D-NV | Jacky Rosen | Original | Feb 28, 2019 |
| R-SD | Mike Rounds | Original | Feb 28, 2019 |
| R-KS | Pat Roberts | Original | Feb 28, 2019 |
| R-MS | Roger F. Wicker | Original | Feb 28, 2019 |
| R-NC | Thom Tillis | Original | Feb 28, 2019 |
| R-GA | Johnny Isakson | May 23, 2019 | |
| D-WI | Tammy Baldwin | Jul 16, 2019 | |
| D-MD | Chris Van Hollen | Jul 31, 2019 | |
| D-NJ | Cory A. Booker | Jul 31, 2019 | |
| R-AK | Lisa Murkowski | Sep 9, 2019 | |
| D-NV | Catherine Cortez Masto | Sep 17, 2019 | |
| D-MA | Elizabeth Warren | Sep 17, 2019 | |
| R-IA | Joni Ernst | Sep 17, 2019 | |
| R-MT | Steve Daines | Sep 23, 2019 |
Actions 9
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Dec 14, 2020Held at the desk.
- Dec 14, 2020Received in the House.
- Dec 11, 2020Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Dec 10, 2020Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7430-7431)
- Dec 10, 2020Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7430-7431)
Amendments 1
Amendments offered to this bill.
| Amendment | Description | Offered by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA 2702 | In the nature of a substitute. | Jerry Moran R-KS | Amendment SA 2702 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 3138 | ‘Six Triple Eight’ Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 | Related bill | Jun 5, 2019 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Dec 10, 2020Engrossed in Senate
- Feb 28, 2019Introduced in Senate
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