House Bill 4912
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 2, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4912
Congress
115
Policy Area
Labor and Employment
Labor and Employment
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting hiring and composition of the workforce, wages and benefits, labor-management relations; occupational safety, personnel management, unemployment compensation. Measures concerning public-sector employment may fall under Government Operations and Politics policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to Rosie the Riveters (i.e., any female individual who held employment or volunteered in support of the war efforts during World War II), in recognition of their contributions to the nation and the inspiration they have provided to ensuing generations.
The medal shall be displayed at the National Museum of American History, which is urged to make the medal available for display at other locations associated with the Rosie the Riveters.
February 2, 2018
02/02/2018
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.
02/02/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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