S. 903 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, in recognition of his contributions to the fight against global poverty.
S. 903 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Mar 15, 2007, sponsored by Richard J. Durbin 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
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 15, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 71
- Policy area
- Commemorations
What it does
Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation on behalf of Congress of a gold medal of appropriate design to Dr. Muhammad Yunus in recognition of his many enduring contributions to the fight against global poverty.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard J. Durbin (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 48 Democrats, 21 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 15, 2007
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3210) (Mar 15, 2007)
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