Public Law 116-195 · H.R. 1773 · Became law

Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019

Official title: “To award a 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, that 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.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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