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HR 1773 — Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019

Last action — Became Public Law No: 116-195.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 14, 2019. Enacted.

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Summary

Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 This bill directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to Rosie the Riveter (i.e., any female individual who held employment or volunteered in support of the war efforts during World War II), in recognition of their contributions to the United States and the inspiration they have provided to ensuing generations. The medal shall be displayed at the National Museum of American History, which must make the medal available for display at other locations associated with Rosie the Riveter.

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49 added · 42 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment adds a citation for the "Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019" and specifies the roles of the Secretary of the Treasury in designing the gold medal. It also emphasizes the intent to inspire young girls to pursue leadership roles. These changes clarify the purpose of the medal and the process by which it will be awarded and displayed.

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[Congressional Bills 116th Congress] [From the U.S.
[116th Congress Public Law 195] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [H.R.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 983]] ROSIE THE RIVETER CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL ACT OF 2019 [[Page 134 STAT.
1773 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
984]] Public Law 116-195 116th Congress An Act To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the women in the United States who joined the workforce during World War II, providing the aircraft, vehicles, weaponry, ammunition and other material to win the war, that were referred to as ``Rosie the Riveter'', in recognition of their contributions to the United States and the inspiration they have provided to ensuing generations.
R.
<<NOTE:
1773 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 14, 2019 Received;
Dec.
read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the women in the United States who joined the workforce during World War II, providing the aircraft, vehicles, weaponry, ammunition and other material to win the war, that were referred to as ``Rosie the Riveter'', in recognition of their contributions to the United States and the inspiration they have provided to ensuing generations.
3, 2020 - [H.R.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
1773]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019.
31 USC 5111 note.>> SECTION 1.
(9) The example that these women set during World War II continues to inspire us and blaze a path for the working women and young girls of today.
[[Page 134 STAT.
985]] (9) The example that these women set during World War II continues to inspire us and blaze a path for the working women and young girls of today.
(b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall strike the gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary.
(b) <<NOTE:
Determination.>> Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall strike the gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary.
SEC.
[[Page 134 STAT.
986]] SEC.
Passed the House of Representatives November 13, 2019.
Approved December 3, 2020.
Attest:
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R.
CHERYL L.
1773:
JOHNSON, Clerk.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:
Vol.
165 (2019):
Nov.
13, considered and passed House.
Vol.
166 (2020):
Nov.
12, considered and passed Senate.
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Also cites: 31 U.S.C. § 5134

Action History

  1. Signed by President.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Became Public Law No: 116-195.

  4. Became Public Law No: 116-195.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6664)

  8. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6664)

  9. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  11. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  12. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

  13. Ms. Garcia (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  14. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8809-8811)

  15. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1773.

  16. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8809)

  17. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8809)

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

  19. Motion to place bill on Consensus Calendar filed by Ms. Speier.

  20. Introduced in House

  21. Introduced in House

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1773 do?
Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 This bill directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to Rosie the Riveter (i.e., any female individual who held employment or volunteered in support of the war efforts during World War II), in recognition of their contributions to the United States and the inspiration they have provided to ensuing generations. The medal shall be displayed at the National Museum of American History, which must make the medal available for display at other locations associated with Rosie the Riveter.
Who sponsors HR 1773?
HR 1773 is sponsored by Speier, Jackie (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 1773?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 14, 2019. Enacted.
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