S. 266 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act
S. 266 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) has passed the senate — introduced on Feb 1, 2017, sponsored by Orrin G. Hatch with 71 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Feb 1, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 71
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act (Sec. 3) 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 Anwar Sadat in recognition of his achievements and heroic actions to attain comprehensive peace in the Middle East.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 41 Democrats, 29 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 1, 2017
- Passed the SenateAug 22, 2018
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (Aug 24, 2018)
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- S. 1141: Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017
- S. 371: Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017, Improvements Act
- H.R. 535: Taiwan Travel Act
- H.R. 3445: AGOA and MCA Modernization Act
- S. 447: Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017
- H.R. 2061: North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017
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- H.R. 2259: Sam Farr and Nick Castle Peace Corps Reform Act of 2018
Committees
- Financial Services Committee
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
More
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