House Bill 4949
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 6, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4949
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021
This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, commonly known as the Hello Girls, in recognition of their military service, devotion to duty, and 60-year struggle for veterans' benefits and recognition as soldiers.
August 6, 2021
08/06/2021
Referred 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.
08/06/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 1, 2023 8:19:36 PM