S 1872
117th Congress
Senate
Armed Forces and National Security
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Smithsonian Institution
Veterans' organizations and recognition
United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act
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
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–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
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SAMDT 3,912 | Ernst, Joni | Agreed to |
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Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 117-132.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
57
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Thune, John
D
Hickenlooper, John W.
D
Cortez Masto, Catherine
D
Heinrich, Martin
R
Kennedy, John
D
Wyden, Ron
R
Barrasso, John
R
Collins, Susan M.
R
Daines, Steve
R
Lummis, Cynthia M.
R
McConnell, Mitch
D
Schumer, Charles E.
R
Tuberville, Tommy
D
Warnock, Raphael G.
R
Young, Todd
D
Bennet, Michael F.
D
Coons, Christopher A.
D
Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
D
Ossoff, Jon
R
Hagerty, Bill
D
Klobuchar, Amy
I
King, Angus S., Jr.
R
Tillis, Thomas
D
Murphy, Christopher
R
Scott, Tim
D
Shaheen, Jeanne
D
Smith, Tina
R
Moran, Jerry
R
Hyde-Smith, Cindy
R
Wicker, Roger F.
D
Kelly, Mark
D
Markey, Edward J.
I
Sanders, Bernard
R
Blackburn, Marsha
R
Boozman, John
R
Hawley, Josh
D
Peters, Gary C.
R
Cotton, Tom
R
Cruz, Ted
D
Baldwin, Tammy
D
Blumenthal, Richard
D
Cantwell, Maria
R
Capito, Shelley Moore
R
Cornyn, John
R
Cramer, Kevin
R
Crapo, Mike
D
Hassan, Margaret Wood
D
Hirono, Mazie K.
R
Hoeven, John
D
Murray, Patty
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