Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act
Public Law 117-38 · H.R. 3642 · 117th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Joe Biden (D) on Aug 25, 2021 · Commemorations
Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Suozzi (D-NY-3)
Cosponsors (311): Rep. Joyce Beatty, Rep. Adriano Espaillat,
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
This bill provides for the award of a 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.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Related bills
2 bills the Library of Congress relates to this one.
H.Res. 473Related bill
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 256) to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1187) to provide for disclosure of …
S. 2647Identical bill
Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 16 actions.
- Aug 25, 2021Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 117-38.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Aug 24, 2021FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Aug 10, 2021FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Aug 9, 2021FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- CommitteeCommittee · Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Jun 16, 2021CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Jun 15, 2021FloorFloor · Pursuant 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;…
- FloorFloor · Pursuant 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. 2…
- FloorFloor · Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, proceedings on H.R. 3642 are considered vacated.
- FloorFloor · At 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.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3642.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- May 28, 2021CommitteeCommittee · 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.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments
No amendments to this bill are on record.
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Official record
The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.