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S. 452 (117th)

Willie O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act

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Introduced

25 February 2021

Last action

31 January 2022 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 117-84.

Sponsors

Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Tim Scott, Charles Schumer, Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Richard Blumenthal, Maria Cantwell, Tammy Duckworth, Amy Klobuchar, Edward Markey, Elizabeth Warren, Gary Peters, Timothy Kaine, Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA], Jeanne Shaheen, Tina Smith, Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Kyrsten Sinema, Mark Kelly, Ted Cruz, Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3], Jeff Merkley, Richard Durbin, Angus King, Chris Van Hollen, Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Catherine Cortez Masto, Michael Bennet, Christopher Coons, Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Thomas Tillis, Cynthia Lummis, Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Joni Ernst, Bill Hagerty, John Reed, Kirsten Gillibrand, Jacky Rosen, Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH], Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large], Sen. Romney, Mitt [R-UT], Patty Murray, Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT], Sheldon Whitehouse, Christopher Murphy, John Thune, Marsha Blackburn

Subjects

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Source updated

5 December 2025

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Summary

Willie O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Willie O'Ree or, if unavailable, to a member of his family, in recognition of his contributions and commitment to hockey, inclusion, and recreational opportunity.

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Timeline

  1. 25 February 2021

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 July 2021

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5110-5111)

    Source: Floor

  4. 27 July 2021

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5111)

    Source: Floor

  5. 27 July 2021

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  6. 27 July 2021

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  7. 28 July 2021

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  8. 28 July 2021

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  9. 28 July 2021

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  10. 19 January 2022

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  11. 19 January 2022

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 11). (text: CR H235)

    Source: Floor

  12. 19 January 2022

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 11).(text: CR H235)

    Source: Floor

  13. 19 January 2022

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 452.

    Source: Floor

  14. 19 January 2022

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H235-238)

    Source: Floor

  15. 19 January 2022

    Floor

    Ms. Dean moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  16. 20 January 2022

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  17. 20 January 2022

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  18. 31 January 2022

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 117-84.

    Source: President

  19. 31 January 2022

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  20. 31 January 2022

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

19 January 2022 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · Official source

Yes 426 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 7

Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

Documents

12 official files

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