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

11/1/2022, 6:47 AM

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.

Congress
116
Number
S - 1757
Introduced on
2019-06-10
# Amendments
1
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/9/2020
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Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

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.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA 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.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
Potential Impact
Conflicts and wars•
Congressional tributes•
Military history•
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers•
Smithsonian Institution•
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Comments

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Member:  Martha McSally
Member:  Tom Udall
Member:  David Perdue
Member:  Pat Roberts
Member:  Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Member:  Johnny Isakson
Member:  Lamar Alexander
Amendment Update Alert:  116 samdt 1524 - In the nature of a substitute.

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/16/2020

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 med...

Latest Action3/9/2020
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...