Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act

What it does

Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of: one Congressional Gold Medal to Katherine Johnson, in recognition of her service to the United States as a mathematician; one Congressional Gold Medal to Dr.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Christopher A. Coons (D-DE). Co-sponsors: 45 Democrats, 22 Republicans, 2 Independents.

Where it stands

• IntroducedAug 1, 2018
• Passed the SenateNov 15, 2018
• Passed the House—
• Sent to the President—
• Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of (Nov 20, 2018)

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Committees

• Committee on House Administration
• Financial Services Committee
• Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

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