S. 1757 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act
S. 1757 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) has passed the senate — introduced on Jun 10, 2019, sponsored by Joni Ernst with 70 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Jun 10, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 70
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to arrange for the award of a single gold medal to the U.S. Army Ranger veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated wartime service.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joni Ernst (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 32 Democrats, 37 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 10, 2019
- Passed the SenateMar 5, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: 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 (Mar 9, 2020)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Financial Services Committee
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
More
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