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S. 1872 117th Congress Senate

United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act

Official title: A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II in recognition of their extraordinary service during World War II.

Introduced: May 27, 2021 Introduced by: Joni Ernst Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 7, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-132.
Jun 7, 2022
Signed by President.
Jun 6, 2022
Presented to President.
May 11, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 11, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 155). (text: 05/10/2022 CR H4738-4739)
May 11, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4835)
May 10, 2022
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.
May 10, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1872.
May 10, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4738-4741)
May 10, 2022
Mr. Garcia (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct 27, 2021
Held at the desk.
Oct 27, 2021
Received in the House.
Oct 27, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 26, 2021
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 26, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 26, 2021
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7391-7392)
Oct 26, 2021
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
May 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
May 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 11, 2022 House · vote #155 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 418–0 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
SAMDT 3,912 Ernst, Joni In the nature of a substitute. Agreed to Oct 26, 2021
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 Latest action June 7, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-132.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. Army Rangers Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3577 Identical bill United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 59
All 59 Democratic 28 Republican 27 Independent 2
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Thune, John
South Dakota · Oct 18, 2021
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Hickenlooper, John W.
Colorado · Sep 30, 2021
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Cortez Masto, Catherine
Nevada · Sep 22, 2021
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Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Sep 22, 2021
 R
Kennedy, John
Louisiana · Sep 22, 2021
 D
Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Sep 22, 2021
 R
Barrasso, John
Wyoming · Sep 21, 2021
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Sep 21, 2021
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Daines, Steve
Montana · Sep 21, 2021
 R
Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · Sep 21, 2021
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Sep 21, 2021
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Sep 21, 2021
 R
Tuberville, Tommy
Alabama · Sep 21, 2021
 D
Warnock, Raphael G.
Georgia · Sep 21, 2021
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Young, Todd
Indiana · Sep 21, 2021
 D
Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Sep 14, 2021
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Aug 5, 2021
 D
Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Aug 2, 2021
 D
Ossoff, Jon
Georgia · Aug 2, 2021
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Hagerty, Bill
Tennessee · Jul 28, 2021
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Jul 28, 2021
 I
King, Angus S., Jr.
Maine · Jul 21, 2021
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Tillis, Thomas
North Carolina · Jul 21, 2021
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Jul 20, 2021
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Scott, Tim
South Carolina · Jul 20, 2021
 D
Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Jul 20, 2021
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Jul 20, 2021
 R
Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Jul 15, 2021
Burr, Richard
· Jul 14, 2021
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Hyde-Smith, Cindy
Mississippi · Jul 14, 2021
 R
Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Jul 14, 2021
 D
Kelly, Mark
Arizona · Jul 12, 2021
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jul 12, 2021
 I
Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Jul 12, 2021
Blunt, Roy
· Jun 24, 2021
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Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jun 23, 2021
 R
Boozman, John
Arkansas · Jun 23, 2021
 R
Hawley, Josh
Missouri · Jun 23, 2021
 D
Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Jun 23, 2021
 R
Cotton, Tom
Arkansas · Jun 17, 2021
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Cruz, Ted
Texas · Jun 17, 2021
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jun 15, 2021
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Jun 15, 2021
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Jun 15, 2021
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Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Jun 15, 2021
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Jun 15, 2021
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Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Jun 15, 2021
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Jun 15, 2021
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Hassan, Margaret Wood
New Hampshire · Jun 15, 2021
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Jun 15, 2021
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