Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019

House Bill 1773 - Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 1773 Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 6:02 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 1773

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1773

Bill HR 1773 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2019. Bill HR 1773 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2019. Bill HR 1773's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 116-195. as of December 3, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1773

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

293

Democrat Cosponsors

229

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1773

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1773

Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019

To 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.

Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019

To 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.

Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019