H.R. 715 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Lena Horne Recognition Act
H.R. 715 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Feb 14, 2013, sponsored by Alcee L. Hastings with 96 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 14, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 96
- 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: 85 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (Feb 14, 2013)
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