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Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023
3/7/2024, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1572
Bill 118 HR 1572, also known as the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation that aims to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the women who served as telephone operators in the US Army Signal Corps during World War I. These women, known as the "Hello Girls," played a crucial role in the war effort by connecting calls between military personnel and headquarters.
The bill recognizes the Hello Girls for their bravery, dedication, and service to their country during a time of great need. It acknowledges the challenges they faced as women in a male-dominated field and honors their contributions to the war effort.
If passed, the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023 would award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Hello Girls or their descendants in recognition of their service. This prestigious award is the highest civilian honor bestowed by the US Congress and serves as a symbol of gratitude and respect for the sacrifices made by these women during World War I. Overall, this bill seeks to honor the legacy of the Hello Girls and ensure that their contributions to the war effort are remembered and celebrated for generations to come.
The bill recognizes the Hello Girls for their bravery, dedication, and service to their country during a time of great need. It acknowledges the challenges they faced as women in a male-dominated field and honors their contributions to the war effort.
If passed, the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023 would award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Hello Girls or their descendants in recognition of their service. This prestigious award is the highest civilian honor bestowed by the US Congress and serves as a symbol of gratitude and respect for the sacrifices made by these women during World War I. Overall, this bill seeks to honor the legacy of the Hello Girls and ensure that their contributions to the war effort are remembered and celebrated for generations to come.
Congressional Summary of HR 1572
Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023
This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, commonly known as the Hello Girls, in recognition of their military service, devotion to duty, and 60-year struggle for veterans' benefits and recognition as soldiers.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1572
Bill HR 1572 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2023. Bill HR 1572 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2023. Bill HR 1572'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 14, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1572
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
158Democrat Cosponsors
122Republican Cosponsors
36Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1572
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional tributes
- Military history
- Monuments and memorials
- Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
- Smithsonian Institution
- Telephone and wireless communication
- Veterans' organizations and recognition
- Women's employment
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1572
Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023
Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls".
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1572
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