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Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2024
9/26/2024, 11:30 AM
Summary of Bill S 815
Bill 118 s 815, also known as the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2024, 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 bravery and dedication of these women, who faced many challenges and discrimination during their service. It highlights their contributions to the war effort and their role in breaking down barriers for women in the military.
If passed, the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2024 would honor these women for their service and sacrifice, ensuring that their contributions to the war effort are never forgotten. It serves as a reminder of the important role that women have played in the history of the US military and the country as a whole.
The bill recognizes the bravery and dedication of these women, who faced many challenges and discrimination during their service. It highlights their contributions to the war effort and their role in breaking down barriers for women in the military.
If passed, the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2024 would honor these women for their service and sacrifice, ensuring that their contributions to the war effort are never forgotten. It serves as a reminder of the important role that women have played in the history of the US military and the country as a whole.
Congressional Summary of S 815
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 S 815
Bill S 815 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since September 24, 2024. Bill S 815 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 15, 2023. Bill S 815's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of September 25, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 815
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
67Democrat Cosponsors
43Republican Cosponsors
22Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 815
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 S 815
Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2024
Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2024
Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023
A bill 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 S 815
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