H.R. 707 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act
H.R. 707 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 2, 2021, sponsored by Ann M. Kuster with 299 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 2, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 299
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133rd Signal Service Company, known as the Ghost Army , collectively, in recognition of its service during World War II.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ann M. Kuster (D-NH). Co-sponsors: 173 Democrats, 126 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2021
- Passed the HouseMay 18, 2021
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (May 19, 2021)
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Committee on House Administration
- Financial Services Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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