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United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act

11/1/2022, 6:47 AM

Congressional Summary of S 1757

United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to arrange for the award of a single gold medal to the U.S. Army Ranger veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated wartime service.

Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it shall be available for display and research.

Current Status of Bill S 1757

Bill S 1757 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 10, 2019. Bill S 1757 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on June 10, 2019.  Bill S 1757's most recent activity was Referred 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. as of March 9, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1757

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
70
Democrat Cosponsors
32
Republican Cosponsors
37
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1757

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional tributes
- Military history
- Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
- Smithsonian Institution
- Veterans' organizations and recognition

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1757

United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act
United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act
United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act
United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act
A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II in recognition of their extraordinary service during World War II.

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