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Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA117th CongressS-1404| Senate 
| Updated: 2/1/2022
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (71)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Roger Marshall (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Mike Lee (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Tom Cotton (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Mitt Romney (Republican)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Roy Blunt (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)John Kennedy (Republican)Bill Hagerty (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Josh Hawley (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Rob Portman (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)Richard Burr (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133rd Signal Services Company, known collectively as the Ghost Army , in recognition of unique and highly distinguished service during World War II.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1421
Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act
Apr 28, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
May 19, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-707
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Dec 15, 2021
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 15, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 15, 2021
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9217-9218)
Dec 15, 2021
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 16, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 16, 2021
Received in the House.
Dec 16, 2021
Held at the desk.
Jan 19, 2022
Ms. Dean moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 19, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H232-235)
Jan 19, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1404.
Jan 19, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H232-233)
Jan 19, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H232-233)
Jan 19, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 31, 2022
Presented to President.
Feb 1, 2022
Signed by President.
Feb 1, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-85.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1421
    Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • April 28, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 28, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • May 19, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-707
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • December 15, 2021
    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 15, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 15, 2021
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9217-9218)


  • December 15, 2021
    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 16, 2021
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 16, 2021
    Received in the House.


  • December 16, 2021
    Held at the desk.


  • January 19, 2022
    Ms. Dean moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 19, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H232-235)


  • January 19, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1404.


  • January 19, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H232-233)


  • January 19, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H232-233)


  • January 19, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 31, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • February 1, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • February 1, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-85.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-707: Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act
Conflicts and warsCongressional tributesMilitary historyMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersSmithsonian Institution

Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA117th CongressS-1404| Senate 
| Updated: 2/1/2022
Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133rd Signal Services Company, known collectively as the Ghost Army , in recognition of unique and highly distinguished service during World War II.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1421
Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act
Apr 28, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
May 19, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-707
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Dec 15, 2021
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 15, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 15, 2021
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9217-9218)
Dec 15, 2021
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 16, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 16, 2021
Received in the House.
Dec 16, 2021
Held at the desk.
Jan 19, 2022
Ms. Dean moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 19, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H232-235)
Jan 19, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1404.
Jan 19, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H232-233)
Jan 19, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H232-233)
Jan 19, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 31, 2022
Presented to President.
Feb 1, 2022
Signed by President.
Feb 1, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-85.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1421
    Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • April 28, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 28, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • May 19, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-707
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • December 15, 2021
    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 15, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 15, 2021
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9217-9218)


  • December 15, 2021
    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 16, 2021
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 16, 2021
    Received in the House.


  • December 16, 2021
    Held at the desk.


  • January 19, 2022
    Ms. Dean moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 19, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H232-235)


  • January 19, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1404.


  • January 19, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H232-233)


  • January 19, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H232-233)


  • January 19, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 31, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • February 1, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • February 1, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-85.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (71)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Roger Marshall (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Mike Lee (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Tom Cotton (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Mitt Romney (Republican)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Roy Blunt (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)John Kennedy (Republican)Bill Hagerty (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Josh Hawley (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Rob Portman (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)Richard Burr (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-707: Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Conflicts and warsCongressional tributesMilitary historyMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersSmithsonian Institution