S. 452 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Willie O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act
S. 452 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Feb 25, 2021, sponsored by Debbie Stabenow with 68 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 25, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 68
- Policy area
- Sports and Recreation
- Public law
- Public Law 117-84
What it does
Willie O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Willie O'Ree or, if unavailable, to a member of his family, in recognition of his contributions and commitment to hockey, inclusion, and recreational opportunity. The amounts received from the sale of duplicate medals shall be deposited in the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 45 Democrats, 22 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2021
- Passed the SenateJul 27, 2021
- Passed the HouseJan 19, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentJan 20, 2022
- Became lawJan 31, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-84. (Jan 31, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jan 19, 2022 · Passed426–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Willie O’Ree Congressional Gold Medal ActHouse · Jan 19, 2022
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