H.R. 5561 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Barbara Johns Congressional Gold Medal Act
H.R. 5561 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Apr 18, 2018, sponsored by Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. with 74 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 18, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 74
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Barbara Rose Johns in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the nation and civil rights.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 50 Democrats, 24 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 18, 2018
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (Apr 18, 2018)
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