H.R. 2245 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
New Frontier Congressional Gold Medal Act
H.R. 2245 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on May 5, 2009, sponsored by Alan Grayson with 298 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 5, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 298
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 111-44
What it does
New Frontier Congressional Gold Medal Act - Authorizes the President to present gold medals, on behalf of Congress, to: (1) the astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission to the surface of the moon, Neil A. Armstrong (the first human to walk on the moon), Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin Jr.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Alan Grayson (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 235 Democrats, 63 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 5, 2009
- Passed the HouseJul 20, 2009
- Passed the SenateJul 21, 2009
- Sent to the PresidentJul 27, 2009
- Became lawAug 7, 2009
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-44. (Aug 7, 2009)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jul 20, 2009 · Passed390–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- New Frontier Congressional Gold Medal ActHouse · Jul 20, 2009
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