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S 321 — "Six Triple Eight" Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021

Last action — Became Public Law No: 117-97.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 12, 2021. Enacted.

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Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

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The new version of the bill includes the additional reference to the Public Law number, specifically "Public Law 117-97," and it updates the citation format to clarify the act's official title as the "`Six Triple Eight' Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021." It also removes some prefatory language regarding the context of the bill. These changes provide clearer identification and context for the legislation, which may aid in its recognition and understanding.

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[Congressional Bills 117th Congress] [From the U.S.
[117th Congress Public Law 97] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [S.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 35]] `SIX TRIPLE EIGHT' CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL ACT OF 2021 [[Page 136 STAT.
321 Engrossed in Senate (ES)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
36]] Public Law 117-97 117th Congress An Act To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the members of the Women's Army Corps who were assigned to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the ``Six Triple Eight''.
321 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the members of the Women's Army Corps who were assigned to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the ``Six Triple Eight''.
<<NOTE:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
Mar.
14, - [S.
321]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
`Six Triple Eight' Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021.
31 USC 5111 note.>> SECTION 1.
This Act may be cited as the ```Six Triple Eight' Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021''.
This Act may be cited as the `` `Six Triple Eight' Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021''.
(4) In November 1944, the War Department approved sending African-American women to serve in Europe.
[[Page 136 STAT.
37]] (4) In November 1944, the War Department approved sending African-American women to serve in Europe.
(11) With the exception of smaller units of African- American nurses who served in Africa, Australia, and England, the 6888th was the only African-American Women's Army Corps unit to serve overseas during World War II.
(11) With the exception of smaller units of African-American nurses who served in Africa, Australia, and England, the 6888th was the only African-American Women's Army Corps unit to serve overseas during World War II.
SEC.
[[Page 136 STAT.
38]] SEC.
(b) Proceeds of Sale.--Amounts received from the sale of duplicate bronze medals authorized under section 4 shall be deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
[[Page 136 STAT.
Passed the Senate April 29, 2021.
39]] (b) Proceeds of Sale.--Amounts received from the sale of duplicate bronze medals authorized under section 4 shall be deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
Attest:
Approved March 14, 2022.
Secretary.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S.
117th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
321:
321 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the members of the Women's Army Corps who were assigned to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the ``Six Triple Eight''.
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Vol.
167 (2021):
Apr.
29, considered and passed Senate.
Vol.
168 (2022):
Feb.
28, considered and passed House.
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Action History

  1. Signed by President.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Became Public Law No: 117-97.

  4. Became Public Law No: 117-97.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Mr. Perlmutter moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1152-1155)

  9. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 321.

  10. 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.

  11. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1170-1171)

  12. 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)

  13. 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)

  14. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  15. Received in the House.

  16. Held at the desk.

  17. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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

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

  20. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2385)

  21. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2385)

  22. Introduced in Senate

  23. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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S 321 is sponsored by Moran, Jerry (Republican).
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