HR-3642 : Became Public Law

Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for the award of a single 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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-08-25PresidentBecame Public Law No: 117-38.Library of Congress
2021-08-25PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2021-08-24FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2021-08-10FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2021-08-09FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2021-08-09DischargeSenate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6104)Senate
2021-06-16IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.Senate
2021-06-15FloorPursuant to section 8 of H. Res. 473, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 293; H.R. 587; H.R. 610, as amended; H.R. 1144, as amended; H.R. 1703, as amended; H.R. 1921; H.R. 2008; H.R. 2332, as amended; H.R. 2545; and H.R. 3642, as amended. (consideration: CR H2792-2799; text: CR H2797-2798)House floor actions
2021-06-15FloorPursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, proceedings on H.R. 3642 are considered vacated.House floor actions
2021-06-15FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2021-06-15FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3642.House floor actions
2021-06-15FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2782-2785; text: CR H2782)House floor actions
2021-06-15FloorMs. Waters moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2021-05-28IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2021-05-28IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2021-05-28IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Conflicts and wars
  • Congressional tributes
  • Military history
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
  • New York State
  • Racial and ethnic relations
  • Smithsonian Institution
  • Veterans' organizations and recognition

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