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Willie O’Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act

Introduced: February 25, 2021 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 31, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-84.
Jan 31, 2022
Signed by President.
Jan 20, 2022
Presented to President.
Jan 19, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 19, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 11). (text: CR H235)
Jan 19, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 452.
Jan 19, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H235-238)
Jan 19, 2022
Ms. Dean moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 28, 2021
Held at the desk.
Jul 28, 2021
Received in the House.
Jul 28, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 27, 2021
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5111)
Jul 27, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5111)
Jul 27, 2021
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5110-5111)
Jul 27, 2021
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 19, 2022 House · vote #11 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 426–0 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 2,122 — In the nature of a substitute. Agreed to Jul 27, 2021
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Willie O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Willie O'Ree or, if unavailable, to a member of his family, in recognition of his contributions and commitment to hockey, inclusion, and recreational opportunity.

The amounts received from the sale of duplicate medals shall be deposited in the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

What's happening now January 31, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-84.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2249 Identical bill Willie O’Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 55
All 55 Democratic 35 Republican 18 Independent 1
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Warnock, Raphael G.
Georgia · Jul 21, 2021
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Barrasso, John
Wyoming · Jul 20, 2021
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Jul 20, 2021
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Hickenlooper, John W.
Colorado · Jul 19, 2021
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Jul 15, 2021
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Risch, James E.
Idaho · Jul 15, 2021
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Rounds, Mike
South Dakota · Jul 15, 2021
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Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · Jul 14, 2021
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Jul 12, 2021
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Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Jul 12, 2021
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Jun 22, 2021
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Hassan, Margaret Wood
New Hampshire · Jun 16, 2021
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Ossoff, Jon
Georgia · Jun 16, 2021
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Warner, Mark R.
Virginia · Jun 16, 2021
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jun 10, 2021
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Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Jun 10, 2021
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Lankford, James
Oklahoma · Jun 10, 2021
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Jun 10, 2021
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Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jun 7, 2021
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · May 24, 2021
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Thune, John
South Dakota · May 24, 2021
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · May 24, 2021
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · May 10, 2021
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Murray, Patty
Washington · May 10, 2021
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Apr 27, 2021
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Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Apr 27, 2021
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Hagerty, Bill
Tennessee · Apr 26, 2021
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Apr 26, 2021
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Ernst, Joni
Iowa · Apr 19, 2021
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Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · Apr 13, 2021
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Apr 12, 2021
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Apr 12, 2021
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Cortez Masto, Catherine
Nevada · Apr 12, 2021
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Cruz, Ted
Texas · Apr 12, 2021
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Apr 12, 2021
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Apr 12, 2021
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Kelly, Mark
Arizona · Apr 12, 2021
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King, Angus S., Jr.
Maine · Apr 12, 2021
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Apr 12, 2021
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Tillis, Thomas
North Carolina · Apr 12, 2021
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Apr 12, 2021
Sinema, Kyrsten
· Mar 22, 2021
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Mar 18, 2021
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Padilla, Alex
California · Mar 18, 2021
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Mar 18, 2021
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Mar 18, 2021
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Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Mar 16, 2021
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Mar 15, 2021
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Mar 15, 2021
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Mar 15, 2021
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