H.R. 550 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019
H.R. 550 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020), the Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019, has passed both chambers — introduced on Jan 15, 2019, sponsored by John Garamendi with 302 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed both chambers
- Introduced
- Jan 15, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 302
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
No War Against Iran Act This bill prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds for any use of military force in or against Iran unless Congress has either declared war or enacted specific statutory authorization for such use.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
No War Against Iran Act
Sponsor
John Garamendi (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 201 Democrats, 101 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 15, 2019
- Passed the HouseSep 19, 2019
- Passed the SenateDec 19, 2019
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate amendment. (Jan 30, 2020)
How Congress voted
- On Concurring in the Senate Amdt with Amdt Specified in Section 4(b) of H. Res. 811
House · Jan 30, 2020 · Passed236–166 - On Concurring in the Senate Amdt with Amdt Specified in Section 4(a) of H. Res. 811
House · Jan 30, 2020 · Passed228–175
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Medal ActHouse · Jan 30, 2020
- Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Medal ActHouse · Jan 30, 2020
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- S. 1838: Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019
- S. 2710: A bill to prohibit the commercial export of covered munitions items to the Hong Kong Police Force.
- S. 1678: Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019
- S. 3744: Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020
- H.R. 7440: Hong Kong Autonomy Act
- H.R. 1952: Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2019
- H.R. 221: Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
- S. 1310: Organization of American States Legislative Engagement Act of 2020
- H.R. 2444: Eastern European Security Act
- H.R. 2744: USAID Branding Modernization Act
Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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