H.R. 3642 · 117th Congress

Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act

Introduced on May 28, 2021 by Thomas R. Suozzi (D-NY-3). 311 cosponsors, 106 of them from another party. Became Public Law 117-38.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-38
Introduced
May 28, 2021
Cosponsors
311
106 from the other party
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

To award 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.

Subjects

  • Conflicts and wars
  • Congressional tributes
  • Military history
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
  • New York State
  • Racial and ethnic relations
  • Smithsonian Institution
  • Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Aug 25, 2021). Public domain.

Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act

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.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Thomas R. SuozziD-NY-3Sponsor

Democrats · 205

Republicans · 106

Roll calls

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History

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  1. May 28, 2021Introduced in House
  2. May 28, 2021Introduced in House
  3. May 28, 2021 · HouseReferred 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.
  4. May 28, 2021 · HouseReferred 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.
  5. Jun 15, 2021 · HouseMs. Waters moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  6. Jun 15, 2021 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2782-2785; text: CR H2782)
  7. Jun 15, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3642.
  8. Jun 15, 2021 · HouseAt 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.
  9. Jun 15, 2021 · HousePursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, proceedings on H.R. 3642 are considered vacated.
  10. Jun 15, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: 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; and H.R. 3642, as amended.(consideration: CR H2792-2799; text: CR H2797-2798)
  11. Jun 15, 2021 · HousePursuant 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; and H.R. 3642, as amended. (consideration: CR H2792-2799; text: CR H2797-2798)
  12. Jun 16, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  13. Aug 9, 2021Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6104)
  14. Aug 9, 2021 · SenateSenate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6104)
  15. Aug 9, 2021Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  16. Aug 9, 2021 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  17. Aug 10, 2021 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  18. Aug 24, 2021Presented to President.
  19. Aug 24, 2021 · HousePresented to President.
  20. Aug 25, 2021Signed by President.
  21. Aug 25, 2021Signed by President.
  22. Aug 25, 2021Became Public Law No: 117-38.
  23. Aug 25, 2021Became Public Law No: 117-38.

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  • Bill status: bills and resolutions, sponsors, actions, subjects and CRS summaries (U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo), from Congress.gov (Library of Congress))GovInfo Bill Status bulk data (Congress.gov; summaries by the Congressional Research Service) · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
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  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 5, 2026 · loaded Oct 5, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.