HOUSE 1012117th CongressReferred 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.

‘Six Triple Eight’ Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021

Last Action: 2/11/2021

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2021-02-11Referred 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.
2021-02-11Referred 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.
2021-02-11Introduced in House
2021-02-11Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-02-11 (00)

"Six Triple Eight" Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021

This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of 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.

The medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution and made available for display and research.

Cosponsors (20)

Jake LaTurner (R-KS)
C. A. Ruppersberger (D-MD)
Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ)
BARBARA LEE (D-CA)
LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD (D-CA)
Nanette Barragan (D-CA)
SANFORD BISHOP (D-GA)
Marc Veasey (D-TX)
Cynthia Axne (D-IA)
Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)
Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
Joyce Beatty (D-OH)
David Trone (D-MD)
Ted Lieu (D-CA)
Mark Pocan (D-WI)
Steve Cohen (D-TN)
Gregorio Sablan (D-MP)
Joe Neguse (D-CO)
Tom Cole (R-OK)
Dwight Evans (D-PA)

Subjects

Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Minority employment
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Postal service
Smithsonian Institution
Women's employment

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