S. 321
117th Congress
Senate
"Six Triple Eight" Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021
Official title: A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the members of the Women's Army Corps who were assigned to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the "Six Triple Eight".
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19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 14, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-97.
Mar 14, 2022
Signed by President.
Mar 3, 2022
Presented to President.
Feb 28, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 28, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 46). (text: CR H1152-1153)
Feb 28, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1170-1171)
Feb 28, 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.
Feb 28, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 321.
Feb 28, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1152-1155)
Feb 28, 2022
Mr. Perlmutter moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 4, 2021
Held at the desk.
May 4, 2021
Received in the House.
May 3, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 29, 2021
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2385)
Apr 29, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2385)
Apr 29, 2021
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2385)
Apr 29, 2021
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2385)
Feb 12, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2022 | House · vote #46 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 422–0 | See who voted → |
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Became Public Law No: 117-97.
Plain-English summary
"Six Triple Eight" Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to 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.
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Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
62
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Barrasso, John
Burr, Richard
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Cornyn, John
R
Fischer, Deb
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Graham, Lindsey
R
Kennedy, John
R
Marshall, Roger
R
Murkowski, Lisa
D
Reed, Jack
D
Schatz, Brian
R
Scott, Tim
R
Thune, John
R
Blackburn, Marsha
D
Schumer, Charles E.
D
Cortez Masto, Catherine
D
Kelly, Mark
D
Peters, Gary C.
D
Warnock, Raphael G.
D
Booker, Cory A.
R
Cramer, Kevin
R
Crapo, Mike
D
Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
R
Hagerty, Bill
D
Padilla, Alex
D
Warner, Mark R.
R
Young, Todd
D
Baldwin, Tammy
R
Ernst, Joni
R
Hoeven, John
D
Kaine, Tim
R
Scott, Rick
D
Smith, Tina
R
Wicker, Roger F.
R
Capito, Shelley Moore
D
Hirono, Mazie K.
R
Hyde-Smith, Cindy
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King, Angus S., Jr.
D
Murray, Patty
R
Sullivan, Dan
D
Bennet, Michael F.
D
Blumenthal, Richard
R
Boozman, John
R
Cassidy, Bill
R
Collins, Susan M.
D
Coons, Christopher A.
R
Cotton, Tom
R
Daines, Steve
D
Duckworth, Tammy
D
Hassan, Margaret Wood
R
Hawley, Josh
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