H.R. 1815 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Lena Horne Recognition Act
H.R. 1815 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) has passed the house — introduced on May 10, 2011, sponsored by Alcee L. Hastings with 308 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 10, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 308
- Policy area
- Arts, Culture, Religion
What it does
Lena Horne Recognition Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration of Lena Horne in recognition of her achievements and contributions to American culture and the civil rights movement.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 197 Democrats, 111 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 10, 2011
- Passed the HouseApr 17, 2012
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Apr 18, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Apr 17, 2012 · Passed410–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Lena Horne Recognition ActHouse · Apr 17, 2012
Other Arts, Culture, Religion bills in the 112th Congress
Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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