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This bill was enacted into law on 2022-03-14

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Main Subject: Armed Forces and National Security

"Six Triple Eight" Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (commonly known as the Six Triple Eight) in recognition of their pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and contributions to increase the morale of personnel stationed in the European theater of operations during World War II. The medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution and made available for display and research.

Library of Congress Actions

President
Mar. 14 2022	Became Public Law No: 117-97. Signed by President.
Mar. 03 2022	Presented to President.

BecameLaw
Mar. 14 2022	Became Public Law No: 117-97. Signed by President.

Floor
Feb. 28 2022	Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 46).(text: CR H1152-1153)
Apr. 29 2021	Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2385)

House floor actions Actions

Floor
Mar. 03 2022	Presented to President.
Feb. 28 2022	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 46). (text: CR H1152-1153) Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1170-1171) At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 321. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1152-1155) Mr. Perlmutter moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May. 04 2021	Held at the desk. Received in the House.

Senate Actions

Floor
May. 03 2021	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr. 29 2021	Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2385)

Discharge
Apr. 29 2021	Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2385)

House bill S321-117

"Six Triple Eight" Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021

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