H.R. 2939 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
To award the Congressional Gold Medal to Shimon Peres.
H.R. 2939 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Aug 1, 2013, sponsored by Joseph P. Kennedy III with 299 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Aug 1, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 299
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 113-114
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 in honor of President Shimon Peres of Israel.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joseph P. Kennedy III (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 187 Democrats, 112 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 1, 2013
- Passed the HouseMay 19, 2014
- Passed the SenateMay 20, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentMay 30, 2014
- Became lawJun 9, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-114. (Jun 9, 2014)
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