S. 474 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
S. 474 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Feb 1, 2007, sponsored by Kay Bailey Hutchison with 71 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 1, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 71
- Policy area
- Commemorations
- Public law
- Public Law 110-95
What it does
Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D. (who performed the first successful coronary bypass, pioneered the field of telemedicine, was elected the first President of Baylor College of Medicine, and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction and the National Medal o…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 30 Democrats, 40 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 1, 2007
- Passed the SenateMar 27, 2007
- Passed the HouseOct 2, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentOct 4, 2007
- Became lawOct 16, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-95. (Oct 16, 2007)
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Committees
- Financial Services Committee
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
More
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