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H.R. 1965 117th Congress House

To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol.

Introduced: March 17, 2021 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 17, 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.
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 Latest action March 17, 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.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of three Congressional Gold Medals to the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) and other law enforcement agencies that protect the U.S. Capitol.

Following the award of these medals, one medal shall be given to the USCP, one medal shall be given to the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and one medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution and displayed with a plaque listing all law enforcement agencies that participate in protecting the Capitol.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 11
All 11 Republican 9
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Babin, Brian
Texas · Mar 17, 2021
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Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Mar 17, 2021
 R
Boebert, Lauren
Colorado · Mar 17, 2021
Buck, Ken
· Mar 17, 2021
 R
Cloud, Michael
Texas · Mar 17, 2021
 R
Clyde, Andrew S.
Georgia · Mar 17, 2021
 R
Gooden, Lance
Texas · Mar 17, 2021
 R
Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Mar 17, 2021
 R
Harris, Andy
Maryland · Mar 17, 2021
Hice, Jody
· Mar 17, 2021
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Mar 17, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1965: To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1965/
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"H.R. 1965: To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1965/.
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H.R. 1965, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1965/.
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