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117th Congress · Senate

"Six Triple Eight" Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021

Subjects: Conflicts and wars · Congressional tributes · Europe · Military history · Military personnel and dependents · Minority employment · Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers · Postal service

In plain language

  • Senate bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory.
  • House passed it on Mar 1, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

"Six Triple Eight" Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (commonly known as the Six Triple Eight) in recognition of their pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and contributions to increase the morale of personnel stationed in the European theater of operations during World War II.

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