S. 2647 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act
S. 2647 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Aug 5, 2021, sponsored by Kirsten E. Gillibrand with 71 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Aug 5, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 71
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the Harlem Hellfighters, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during World War I.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 45 Democrats, 24 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 5, 2021
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Aug 5, 2021)
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