Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019

11/1/2022, 6:02 PM

Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019

This bill directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to Rosie the Riveter (i.e., any female individual who held employment or volunteered in support of the war efforts during World War II), in recognition of their contributions to the United States and the inspiration they have provided to ensuing generations.

The medal shall be displayed at the National Museum of American History, which must make the medal available for display at other locations associated with Rosie the Riveter.

Congress
116

Number
HR - 1773

Introduced on
2019-03-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019

This bill directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to Rosie the Riveter (i.e., any female individual who held employment or volunteered in support of the war efforts during World War II), in recognition of their contributions to the United States and the inspiration they have provided to ensuing generations.

The medal shall be displayed at the National Museum of American History, which must make the medal available for display at other locations associated with Rosie the Riveter.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the women in the United States who joined the workforce during World War II, providing the aircraft, vehicles, weaponry, ammunition and other material to win the war, that were referred to as Rosie the Riveter, in recognition of their contributions to the United States and the inspiration they have provided to ensuing generations.

Policy Areas
Labor and Employment

Potential Impact
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Manufacturing
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Smithsonian Institution
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
U.S. history
Women's employment

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Latest Summary1/15/2021

Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019

This bill directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congr...


Latest Action12/3/2020
Became Public Law No: 116-195.