To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the women in the United States who joined the workforce during World War II, providing the aircraft, vehicles, weaponry, ammunition and other material to win the war, that were referred to as "Rosie the Riveter", in recognition of their contributions to the United States and the inspiration they have provided to ensuing generations.
Sponsor and status
116th Congress (2019–2021)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Dec 3, 2020
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on December 3, 2020.
293 Cosponsors (228 Democrats, 64 Republicans, 1 Independent)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Reps Speier, Fitzpatrick, Huffman and DeSaulnier Applaud Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Honor Rosie the Riveters with Gold Medals”
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Rep. Jackie Speier [D-CA14, 2013-2022]
(Sponsor)
on Nov 14, 2019
“Reps Fitzpatrick, Speier, Huffman, and DeSaulnier Applaud Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Honor Rosie the Riveters with Gold Medals”
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]
(Co-sponsor)
on Nov 14, 2019
“Congress Passes Bill To Award Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal”
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Rep. Barry Loudermilk [R-GA11]
on Nov 14, 2019
Incorporated legislation
This bill incorporates provisions from:
S. 892: Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019
Introduced on Mar 27, 2019. 81% incorporated. (compare text)
History
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Mar 14, 2019
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Introduced
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Nov 13, 2019
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Passed House (Senate next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. The vote was by voice vote so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Nov 12, 2020
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Passed Senate
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Dec 3, 2020
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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H.R. 1773 (116th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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