S. 321 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
"Six Triple Eight" Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021
S. 321 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Feb 12, 2021, sponsored by Jerry Moran with 75 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
- Feb 12, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 75
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-97
What it does
"Six Triple Eight" Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (commonly known as the Six Triple Eight) in recognition of their pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and contributions to increase the morale of personnel stationed in the European theater of operations during World War II.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jerry Moran (R-KS). Co-sponsors: 36 Democrats, 38 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2021
- Passed the SenateApr 29, 2021
- Passed the HouseFeb 28, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentMar 3, 2022
- Became lawMar 14, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-97. (Mar 14, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Feb 28, 2022 · Passed422–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Six Triple Eight Congressional Gold Medal ActHouse · Feb 28, 2022
More bills from Jerry Moran in the 117th Congress
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 117th Congress
- H.R. 335: To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense…
- H.R. 1276: Strengthening and Amplifying Vaccination Efforts to Locally Immunize All Veterans and Every Spouse…
- H.R. 2523: THRIVE Act
- H.R. 711: West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021
- H.R. 2441: Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021
- S. 957: DUMP Opioids Act
- S. 1910: Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2021
- H.R. 1448: Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act
- H.R. 3642: Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act
- H.R. 5293: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021
Committees
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
Cite or embed this page
Capitol Receipts, “S. 321 (117th Congress): "Six Triple Eight" Congressional Gold Medal…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-s-321/six-triple-eight-congressional-gold-medal-act-of-2021 (accessed 2026-10-17).