S. 1872 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act
S. 1872 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on May 27, 2021, sponsored by Joni Ernst with 74 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
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
- May 27, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 74
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-132
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joni Ernst (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 36 Democrats, 36 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 27, 2021
- Passed the SenateOct 26, 2021
- Passed the HouseMay 11, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentJun 6, 2022
- Became lawJun 7, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-132. (Jun 7, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 11, 2022 · Passed418–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal ActHouse · May 11, 2022
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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