H.R. 5142 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal, in commemoration to the servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, during the evacuation of citizens of the United States and Afghan allies at Hamid Karzai International Airport, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5142 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Aug 31, 2021, sponsored by Lisa C. McClain with 326 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Aug 31, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 326
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-72
What it does
This bill posthumously provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of the 13 service members who died on August 26, 2021, while stationed at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lisa C. McClain (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 128 Democrats, 198 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 31, 2021
- Passed the HouseOct 25, 2021
- Passed the SenateNov 17, 2021
- Sent to the PresidentDec 7, 2021
- Became lawDec 16, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-72. (Dec 16, 2021)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Financial Services Committee
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