S. 188 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
EGO Act
S. 188 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 23, 2017, sponsored by Bill Cassidy with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 23, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 115-158
What it does
Eliminating Government-funded Oil-painting Act or the EGO Act (Sec. 2) This bill prohibits the use of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the federal government to pay for an official portrait of an officer or employee of the federal government, including the President, the Vice President, a Member of Congress, the head of an executive agency, or the head of an office of the legislative branch.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Cassidy (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 23, 2017
- Passed the SenateSep 18, 2017
- Passed the HouseMar 6, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentMar 19, 2018
- Became lawMar 27, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-158. (Mar 27, 2018)
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