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S 1872 — United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 27, 2021. Enacted.

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Summary

United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. Army Rangers Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.

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136 added · 132 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment made changes to the text regarding the activation dates of certain Ranger Battalions during World War II. It specifies that one battalion was activated on May 21, 1943, while another was activated on May 29, 1943. This clarification may help provide accurate historical details about the formation of these units.

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[Congressional Bills 117th Congress] [From the U.S.
[117th Congress Public Law 132] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [S.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 1231]] UNITED STATES ARMY RANGERS VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL ACT [[Page 136 STAT.
1872 Engrossed in Senate (ES)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
1232]] Public Law 117-132 117th Congress An Act To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II in recognition of their extraordinary service during World War II.
1872 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II in recognition of their extraordinary service during World War II.
<<NOTE:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
June 7, 2022 - [S.
1872]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act.
31 USC 5111 note.>> SECTION 1.
(1) In World War II, the Army formed 6 Ranger Battalions and 1 provisional battalion.
(1) In World War II, the Army formed 6 Ranger Battalions and provisional battalion.
(D) the 4th Ranger Infantry Battalion, which was-- (i) activated as provisional on May 29, 1943, in North Africa;
[[Page 136 STAT.
1233]] (D) the 4th Ranger Infantry Battalion, which was-- (i) activated as provisional on May 29, 1943, in North Africa;
(4) The 1st Ranger Battalion, under the leadership of Major William O.
(4) <<NOTE:
William O.
Darby.>> The 1st Ranger Battalion, under the leadership of Major William O.
The Battalion was activated on December 20, 1942, and accompanied British commandos on 3 small-scale raids in Norway.
The Battalion was activated on December 20, 1942, and accompanied British commandos on 3 small- scale raids in Norway.
(8) During the invasion of Italy, the 1st and 4th Ranger Battalions landed at Maiori with the mission of seizing the high ground and protecting the flank of the remainder of the main landing by the United States.
[[Page 136 STAT.
1234]] (8) During the invasion of Italy, the 1st and 4th Ranger Battalions landed at Maiori with the mission of seizing the high ground and protecting the flank of the remainder of the main landing by the United States.
Those Battalions were engaged on D-Day, assaulting German positions at the Pointe du Hoc coastal battery, and remained in combat through September of 1944.
<<NOTE:
James E.
Rudder.>> Those Battalions were engaged on D-Day, assaulting German positions at the Pointe du Hoc coastal battery, and remained in combat through September of 1944.
In the most notable exploit of the 6th Ranger Battalion, in January and February of 1945, the Battalion formed the nucleus of a rescue force that liberated more than 500 Allied prisoners, including prisoners from the United States, from the Cabanatuan prisoner of war camp in the Philippines.
In the most notable exploit of the 6th Ranger Battalion, in [[Page 136 STAT.
1235]] January and February of 1945, the Battalion formed the nucleus of a rescue force that liberated more than 500 Allied prisoners, including prisoners from the United States, from the Cabanatuan prisoner of war camp in the <<NOTE:
Henry A.
Mucci.>> Philippines.
and (ii) the French Croix de Guerre with Silver-Gilt Star, World War II, and streamer embroidered with ``POINTE DU HOE''.
and (ii) the French Croix de Guerre with Silver- Gilt Star, World War II, and streamer embroidered with ``POINTE DU HOE''.
(18) The 5th Ranger Infantry Battalion-- (A) participated in the campaigns of-- (i) Normandy (with arrowhead);
[[Page 136 STAT.
1236]] (18) The 5th Ranger Infantry Battalion-- (A) participated in the campaigns of-- (i) Normandy (with arrowhead);
and (iii) the French Croix de Guerre with Silver-Gilt Star, World War II, and streamer embroidered with ``NORMANDY''.
and (iii) the French Croix de Guerre with Silver- Gilt Star, World War II, and streamer embroidered with ``NORMANDY''.
and (ii) the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation and streamer embroidered with ``17 OCTOBER 1944 TO 4 JULY 1945''.
and (ii) the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation and streamer embroidered with ``17 OCTOBER 1944 TO JULY 1945''.
or (B) World War II.
or [[Page 136 STAT.
1237]] (B) World War II.
Passed the Senate October 26, 2021.
Approved June 7, 2022.
Attest:
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S.
Secretary.
1872:
117th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:
1872 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II in recognition of their extraordinary service during World War II.
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167 (2021):
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168 (2022):
May 10, 11, considered and passed House.
DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2022):
June 7, Presidential remarks.
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Action History

  1. Signed by President.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Became Public Law No: 117-132.

  4. Became Public Law No: 117-132.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4835)

  8. 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): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 155).

  9. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 155). (text: 05/10/2022 CR H4738-4739)

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

  11. Mr. Garcia (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  12. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4738-4741)

  13. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1872.

  14. 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.

  15. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Received in the House.

  17. Held at the desk.

  18. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  19. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  20. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7391-7392)

  21. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  22. Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  23. Introduced in Senate

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

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What does S 1872 do?
United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. Army Rangers Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.
Who sponsors S 1872?
S 1872 is sponsored by Ernst, Joni (Republican).
What is the current status of S 1872?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 27, 2021. Enacted.
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