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H. CON. RES. 85 — Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the women in the United States who joined the workforce during World War II, providing the aircraft, vehicles, weaponry, ammunition, and other material to win the war and who were referred to as Rosie the Riveter, in recognition of their contributions to the United States and the inspiration they have provided to ensuing generations.
February 07, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:295
H. CON. RES. 85 allows Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center to be used for a ceremony on April 10, 2024. The ceremony will present the Congressional Gold Medal to the women known as "Rosie the Riveter," who worked in the United States during World War II and contributed...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that on April 10, 2024, a special event will be held in a big hall in the Capitol to give a special medal to the women who helped make important things like planes and tools during World War II. These women are known as "Rosie the Riveter" because they worked really hard to help win the war.
H. R. 8063 — An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Army to posthumously award the Distinguished Service Cross to William D. Owens for his valorous actions from June 6, 1944, to June 8, 1944, during World War II at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, while serving with the 505th Parachute Infantry.
May 08, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:329
H. R. 8063 is a bill that allows the Secretary of the Army to award the Distinguished Service Cross posthumously to William D. Owens. This award is for his courageous actions during World War II from June 6 to June 8, 1944, at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, while...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about giving a special award called the Distinguished Service Cross to a soldier named William D. Owens, who was very brave during a big battle in World War II. Even though it's been a long time since he was a soldier, the bill makes sure they can still give him the award now.
H. R. 7771 — To amend title 36, United States Code, to designate National Rosie the Riveter Day and request the President to issue an annual proclamation.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:702
H.R. 7771 proposes an amendment to Title 36 of the United States Code to establish "National Rosie the Riveter Day" on March 21st. This day is meant to honor the over 6 million American women who joined the workforce during World War II, highlighting their contributions and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a special day every year called "National Rosie the Riveter Day" to celebrate all the women who worked during World War II, and it asks the President to remind everyone to celebrate by making an announcement.
H. R. 8063 — An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Army to posthumously award the Distinguished Service Cross to William D. Owens for his valorous actions from June 6, 1944, to June 8, 1944, during World War II at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, while serving with the 505th Parachute Infantry.
May 09, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:274
H. R. 8063 allows the Secretary of the Army to award the Distinguished Service Cross to William D. Owens for his brave actions during World War II at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France. The bill makes an exception to usual time limits for awarding military medals,...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets the Army give a very special medal to a soldier named William D. Owens for his bravery during a big battle in World War II, even though a lot of time has passed since then. This is like making a special exception to the rules so that William can be honored for what he did a long time ago.
H. CON. RES. 84 — Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Services Company, known collectively as the Ghost Army, in recognition of unique and highly distinguished service during World War II.
February 06, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:236
H. CON. RES. 84 allows the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a special ceremony on March 21, 2024. This event is to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Services Company, collectively known as...
Simple Explanation
Congress is planning a special event to give a big medal to a group of soldiers from World War II, called the "Ghost Army," and they want to use a special room in the Capitol for the celebration on March 21, 2024.
H. CON. RES. 84 — Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Services Company, known collectively as the Ghost Army, in recognition of unique and highly distinguished service during World War II.
January 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:305
H. CON. RES. 84 authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony on March 21, 2024, to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Services Company. These two groups are collectively...
Simple Explanation
H. CON. RES. 84 is about holding a special event in a big hall to give a special award to a group of soldiers from World War II called the "Ghost Army" because they did something very special and important a long time ago.
H. RES. 1557 — Expressing support for the designation of October 28 as Oxi Day to commemorate the anniversary of Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas answer of Oxi! or No! to surrender to the Axis forces, inflicting a fatal wound that helped save democracy for the world.
October 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:256
H. RES. 1557 expresses support for designating October 28 as "Oxi Day" to commemorate the moment in 1940 when Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas refused to surrender to Axis forces by saying "Oxi!" or "No!" This act of defiance marked Greece's entry into World War II and is...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1557 wants October 28 to be called "Oxi Day" to remember when a Greek leader bravely said "No!" to the bad guys in World War II, which helped stop them from winning. This day would help people learn about how Greece helped in the war and encourage them to join in fun events to remember this important moment.
H. RES. 1440 — Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising.
September 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:84
H. RES. 1440 is a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, which began on August 1, 1944, as a major World War II resistance effort by the Polish Home Army against Nazi German occupation. The resolution honors the memory and...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1440 is a special message from the U.S. House of Representatives saying thank you and remembering the brave people of Poland who fought against the bad guys in World War II a long time ago. It also talks about how important it is to be friends with Poland and to remember what happened so we can always be nice to each other.
H. R. 4955 — An Act To name the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, as the Henry Parham VA Clinic.
December 16, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:605
H.R. 4955 is a bill to honor Henry Parham by naming the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, after him. Henry Parham was a notable African-American veteran who served in the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion during the D-Day landings in...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to name a veterans' clinic in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, after Henry Parham, a heroic soldier who helped during World War II and spent his later years helping other veterans. When this happens, everyone will call the clinic the "Henry Parham VA Clinic."
S. RES. 868 — Acknowledging and commemorating the women who served the Navy in the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service during World War II.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:266
S. RES. 868 acknowledges and honors the contributions of the women who served in the Navy's Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) during World War II. Established in 1942, these women played diverse and crucial roles, allowing more men to be available for...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 868 is a special thank-you from the Senate to the brave women who helped the Navy during World War II by doing important jobs, so more men could go fight in the war. These women showed everyone that they could do great things and helped make more space for women in the military.
H. R. 537 — An Act To award a Congressional Gold Medal to 60 diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during the Holocaust.
June 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,607
H.R. 537 proposes awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to 60 diplomats recognized for their bravery and heroism during the Holocaust. These diplomats took significant risks to save Jewish lives during World War II by issuing false travel documents and setting up safehouses,...
Simple Explanation
Congress wants to give a special gold medal to 60 brave people who helped save lives during a scary time in history called the Holocaust. This medal will be shown to everyone in a museum so people can learn about their courage.
S. RES. 722 — Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the acts of heroism and valor by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending those individuals for leadership and bravery in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II.
June 04, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:643
The resolution, S. RES. 722, expresses the Senate's gratitude and appreciation for the heroism and bravery of United States Armed Forces members who took part in the D-Day landings at Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944. It recognizes the 80th anniversary of this critical World War II...
Simple Explanation
The bill is a special thank-you from the U.S. Senate to the brave soldiers who helped free Europe on June 6, 1944, during World War II. It also wants people to remember their bravery by learning about it and asks the President to make a special day to remember their sacrifice.
S. 91 — An Act To award a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to 60 diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during the Holocaust.
September 24, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,737
The bill, S. 91, aims to collectively award a Congressional Gold Medal to 60 diplomats for their courageous efforts to save Jewish people during the Holocaust. These diplomats defied orders from their own governments to issue passports and visas, allowing many Jews to escape...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to give a special award to 60 brave people who helped save many others during a very bad time in history, known as the Holocaust. It plans to make a shiny gold medal for them and show it in a special museum.
S. RES. 872 — Recognizing the life and the death of Daniel J. Evans, former Senator for the State of Washington.
November 19, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:205
S. RES. 872 is a resolution from the United States Senate recognizing the life and contributions of Daniel J. Evans, a former Senator from Washington State. Evans had a distinguished career, including three terms as Governor of Washington, service in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the...
Simple Explanation
This is a special message from the Senate that says they are sad about the death of Daniel J. Evans, who used to be a Senator from Washington, and they will take a short break to remember him. He was a leader in many important jobs, like being a Governor and helping the environment, and he also served in the Navy during wars.
H. R. 8307 — To provide that the memorial to commemorate the sacrifice and service of the women who worked on the home front to support the efforts of the United States military during World War II may be located on the National Mall, and for other purposes.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:511
H.R. 8307 proposes that a memorial dedicated to the women who supported the United States military efforts from the home front during World War II can be placed on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This bill highlights the significant contributions of over 18 million...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8307 wants to make a special place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to honor all the women who worked hard at home during World War II to help the soldiers. They did lots of important jobs like flying planes and fixing things!
H. RES. 1018 — Recognizing the remarkable achievements and patriotic service of late Michigan native Captain Claude A. Rowe, Jr., the only known member of the famed Tuskegee Airmen authorized to fly for two Allied countries during World War II.
February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:229
H. RES. 1018 is a resolution recognizing the achievements and service of Captain Claude A. Rowe, Jr., a Michigan native and member of the Tuskegee Airmen. Captain Rowe is notable for being the only known Tuskegee Airman authorized to fly for both the United States and Canada...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about saying a big "thank you" to a brave pilot named Captain Claude A. Rowe, Jr., who flew planes for both the United States and Canada during World War II. It's like giving him a special gold star for being a hero!
S. 91 — An Act To award a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to 60 diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during the Holocaust.
December 06, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:1,708
S. 91, titled the "Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act," seeks to award a Congressional Gold Medal to 60 diplomats who bravely and heroically aided Jews during the Holocaust. These diplomats, representing various countries, saved Jewish lives by...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about giving a special gold medal to 60 brave people who helped save Jewish lives during a very scary time called the Holocaust. These helpers risked their own safety, and the medal will honor their courage, with copies sold to help pay for making them.
H. R. 9124 — An Act To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Auburn, California, as the Louis A. Conter VA Clinic.
December 16, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:672
H.R. 9124 is a bill that seeks to honor Lieutenant Commander Louis A. Conter, a decorated American veteran, by naming a community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Auburn, California, after him. Conter was a survivor of the USS Arizona attack...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9124 is a plan to name a special doctor's office in Auburn, California, after a brave sailor named Louis A. Conter, who was a hero during some big battles a long time ago. The doctor’s office will be called the "Louis A. Conter VA Clinic" to honor him.
S. 4988 — To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the individuals who fought for or with the United States against the armed forces of Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater and the impacted Saskinax̂ people on Attu, whose lives, culture, and community were irrevocably changed from December 8, 1941, to August 15, 1945.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,888
The bill S. 4988 proposes awarding a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to those who fought for or with the United States against Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater during World War II, as well as to the Saskinax̂ people from Attu whose lives were significantly impacted...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give a special medal to the people who bravely helped the United States in fighting Japan during World War II and the Attu island people whose lives changed a lot because of the war. They will also make copies of these medals to sell, and the money will go to the U.S. Mint.
H. R. 10110 — To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their extraordinary heroism and life-saving actions during the D-Day invasion, and their significant contributions to the success of the Allied forces during World War II.
November 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,726
H.R. 10110 proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion in honor of their exceptional bravery and life-saving efforts during the D-Day invasion and their vital contribution to the success of the Allied forces in World War II. The bill...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give a special medal to a group of brave soldiers who helped during D-Day in World War II by using balloons to keep enemy planes away, and these soldiers were unique because they were the only African-American unit. The medal will be shown at a museum, and they might make extra copies to share.
H. R. 4955 — An Act To name the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, as the Henry Parham VA Clinic.
December 17, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:597
H.R. 4955 is a bill that proposes naming the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, as the "Henry Parham VA Clinic." Henry Parham was a distinguished African-American veteran who served in the segregated 320th...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to honor a brave soldier named Henry Parham by naming a special doctor’s office for veterans in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, after him. This is because Henry Parham did something very important during World War II.
H. CON. RES. 84 — Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Services Company, known collectively as the Ghost Army, in recognition of unique and highly distinguished service during World War II.
March 14, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:198
H. CON. RES. 84 allows the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a special ceremony on March 21, 2024. During this event, the Congressional Gold Medal will be presented collectively to two military groups, the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Services...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, they decided to use a special hall in the Capitol building for a ceremony where they will give a big, shiny medal to two special army groups for their clever and brave work during World War II.
H. RES. 1335 — Supporting the designation of July 21, 2024, as Guam Liberation Day.
June 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:249
H. RES. 1335 expresses support for designating July 21, 2024, as "Guam Liberation Day" to honor the liberation of Guam by United States forces during World War II. The resolution highlights the severe hardships endured by the CHamoru people during the Japanese occupation from...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1335 is a proposal to make July 21, 2024, a special day called "Guam Liberation Day" to remember when Guam was freed in World War II and to honor the people who helped make it happen. It asks the President to encourage everyone to celebrate with activities and ceremonies.
H. RES. 1399 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Charity Adams Earley.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:309
H. RES. 1399 is a resolution expressing the opinion of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should create a commemorative stamp to honor Charity Adams Earley. Charity Adams Earley was the first Black officer in the Women’s Army Corps and played a significant role...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. House of Representatives thinks it would be a good idea for the Postal Service to make a special stamp to remember Charity Adams Earley, who was the first Black woman officer in the army during World War II and did important work leading a team that handled mail for soldiers.
H. R. 9336 — To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the individuals who fought for or with the United States against the armed forces of Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater and the impacted Saskinax people on Attu, whose lives, culture, and community were irrevocably changed from December 8, 1941, to August 15, 1945.
August 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,899
H.R. 9336 proposes awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to those who fought for or alongside the United States against Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater and to the Saskinax̂ people affected during World War II. The bill recognizes the sacrifices and bravery of military...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9336 wants to give a special gold medal to people who helped the U.S. fight in the Pacific during World War II and to the Saskinax̂ people who were affected. It also plans to sell copies of the medal to help raise money for the U.S. Mint.
H. R. 537 — An Act To award a Congressional Gold Medal to 60 diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during the Holocaust.
June 12, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,602
H.R. 537, also known as the Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act, proposes awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to 60 diplomats in recognition of their bravery and heroism during the Holocaust. These diplomats used their positions to help...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 537 wants to give a special gold medal to a group of 60 brave diplomats who helped save many people during a bad time in history called the Holocaust. This medal will remind everyone of their heroism, and people can also buy bronze copies to help pay for making the medals.
H. R. 8063 — To authorize the Secretary of the Army to posthumously award the Distinguished Service Cross to William D. Owens for his valorous actions from June 6, 1944, to June 8, 1944, during World War II at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, while serving with the 505th Parachute Infantry.
April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:343
H. R. 8063 allows the Secretary of the Army to posthumously award the Distinguished Service Cross to William D. Owens for his bravery during World War II at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, from June 6 to June 8, 1944. The bill permits a waiver of the usual time...
Simple Explanation
The bill allows a brave soldier named William D. Owens, who fought heroically in World War II, to receive a special medal called the Distinguished Service Cross after he passed away. The rules are being bent a little to give him this medal a long time after the war because he was very brave during that time.
H. CON. RES. 84 — Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Services Company, known collectively as the Ghost Army, in recognition of unique and highly distinguished service during World War II.
February 07, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:236
H. CON. RES. 84 authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony on March 21, 2024. The ceremony will present the Congressional Gold Medal to the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Services Company, collectively known as...
Simple Explanation
H. CON. RES. 84 is about having a special ceremony to give a big medal to some secret soldiers who did amazing things to help win a big war a long time ago. This ceremony will happen in a special room in a big important building, and people will make sure everything is ready for it to be super special.
H. CON. RES. 85 — Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the women in the United States who joined the workforce during World War II, providing the aircraft, vehicles, weaponry, ammunition, and other material to win the war and who were referred to as Rosie the Riveter, in recognition of their contributions to the United States and the inspiration they have provided to ensuing generations.
April 10, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:228
H. CON. RES. 85 authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony on April 10, 2024. This ceremony is to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the women known as “Rosie the Riveter,” who played a crucial role by joining the workforce...
Simple Explanation
This bill lets people use a special part of a big government building to have a party that celebrates and gives a special medal to all the women who worked hard during World War II, making airplanes and stuff to help win the war. It's like saying a big "thank you" to these women because they inspired many others later on.

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