S. 1872: United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act
117th Congress · Sponsored from Iowa · Became law
What this bill does
United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. Army Rangers Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2021-05-27
- Policy area Armed Forces and National Security
- Cosponsors 74
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 117-132.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] introduced S. 1872. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does S. 1872 do?
United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. Army Rangers Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.
Who sponsored S. 1872?
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R) of Iowa is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for S. 1872?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is S. 1872 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates S. 1872 became law.