Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act
Latest action · Feb 1, 2022 Became Public Law No: 117-85.
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.
- IntroducedApr 28, 2021
- Passed SenateDec 15, 2021
- Passed HouseJan 19, 2022
- To the PresidentJan 31, 2022
- Became lawFeb 1, 2022Public Law 117-85
Summary
Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133rd Signal Services Company, known collectively as the Ghost Army, in recognition of unique and highly distinguished service during World War II.
Cosponsors 71
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 28, 2021 to Dec 9, 2021; 15 are original cosponsors, there from the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MN | Amy Klobuchar | Original | Apr 28, 2021 |
| I-ME | Angus S. King Jr. | Original | Apr 28, 2021 |
| D-MD | Chris Van Hollen | Original | Apr 28, 2021 |
| D-CA | Dianne Feinstein | Original | Apr 28, 2021 |
| D-MA | Elizabeth Warren | Original | Apr 28, 2021 |
| R-ND | John Hoeven | Original | Apr 28, 2021 |
| R-LA | John Kennedy | Original | Apr 28, 2021 |
| D-NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Original | Apr 28, 2021 |
| R-UT | Mike Lee | Original | Apr 28, 2021 |
| D-CT | Richard Blumenthal | Original | Apr 28, 2021 |
| R-OH | Rob Portman | Original | Apr 28, 2021 |
| D-NJ | Robert Menendez | Original | Apr 28, 2021 |
| D-PA | Robert P. Casey Jr. | Original | Apr 28, 2021 |
| R-ME | Susan M. Collins | Original | Apr 28, 2021 |
| R-AR | Tom Cotton | Original | Apr 28, 2021 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee | Referred Apr 28, 2021Discharged Dec 16, 2021 |
Actions 16
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 1, 2022Signed by President.
- Feb 1, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-85.
- Jan 31, 2022Presented to President.
- Jan 19, 2022Ms. Dean moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Jan 19, 2022Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H232-235)
- Jan 19, 2022DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1404.
- Jan 19, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H232-233)
- Jan 19, 2022Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Dec 16, 2021Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Dec 16, 2021Received in the House.
- Dec 16, 2021Held at the desk.
- Dec 15, 2021Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Dec 15, 2021Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9217-9218)
- Dec 15, 2021Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
- Apr 28, 2021Introduced in Senate
- Apr 28, 2021Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
In the Congressional Record 3
Days the Record’s own index lists this bill, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | Debate and remarks H232–H235Text printed H232 | Andy Barr R-KY, Ann M. Kuster D-NH, Madeleine Dean D-PA | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Senate | Debate and remarks S9217Amendments S9215, S9216, S9217, S9218 | Charles E. Schumer D-NY, Edward J. Markey D-MA (amendment) | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Senate | Debate and remarks S5925 | Chuck Grassley R-IA | Aug 5, 2021 |
Research
What has been written about this bill: committee reports, cost estimates, the sponsor’s authority statement, printed hearings and the Congressional Research Service’s work.
CRS reports 7
Congressional Research Service work that CRS links to this bill or the law it became, newest first.
Cite it 7
Products on other subjects that cite it, usually among other measures.
| Product | Title | Kind | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| R45101 | Congressional Gold Medals: Background, Legislative Process, and Issues for Congress | Report | Feb 6, 2026 |
| R45948 | The Controlled Substances Act (CSA): A Legal Overview for the 119th Congress | Report | Jan 22, 2025 |
| RL31913 | Debt Limit Legislation: The House “Gephardt Rule” | Report | Nov 8, 2023 |
| R47625 | The House Consensus Calendar: Principal Features and Practice in the 117th Congress (2021-2022) | Report | Jul 13, 2023 |
| R46903 | Pipeline Cybersecurity: Federal Programs | Report | Sep 9, 2021 |
Amendments 2
Amendments offered to this bill.
| Amendment | Description | Offered by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA 4894 | In the nature of a substitute. | Edward J. Markey D-MA | Amendment SA 4894 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. |
| SA 4895 | To amend the title. | Edward J. Markey D-MA | Amendment SA 4895 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. |
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 707 | Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act | Related bill | May 19, 2021 |
| S 1421 | Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act | Reintroduction of | May 13, 2019 |
Titles 7
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Service Company in recognition of their unique and distinguished service as a "Ghost Army" that conducted deception operations in Europe during World War II.
- Official Titles as Amended by Senate
- A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Service Company, popularly known as the "Ghost Army", in recognition of their unique and highly distinguished service in conducting deception operations in Europe during World War II.
- Short Titles as Passed House
- Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Short Titles as Enacted
- Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Short Title(s) as Introduced
- Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Short Title(s) as Passed Senate
- Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
- Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- —Enrolled Bill
- Dec 15, 2021Engrossed in Senate
- Apr 28, 2021Introduced in Senate
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