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S. 1616Became Law

Bob Dole Congressional Gold Medal Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Sep 15, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)

Bob Dole Congressional Gold Medal 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 award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Bob Dole in recognition for his service to the nation as a soldier, legislator, and statesman.

What just happenedSep 15, 2017

Signed by President.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS](R-KS)Sponsor
99 cosponsors46 D51 R2 I
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  1. Sep 15, 2017President

    Signed by President.

  2. Sep 15, 2017BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  3. Sep 11, 2017Floor

    Presented to President.

  4. Sep 11, 2017President28000

    Presented to President.

  5. Sep 5, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  6. Sep 5, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6638-6639)

  7. Sep 5, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6638-6639)

  8. Sep 5, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1616.

  9. Sep 5, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6638-6641)

  10. Sep 5, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Hultgren moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  11. Aug 4, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

    Financial Services Committee
  12. Aug 4, 2017FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  13. Aug 3, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Aug 3, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S4804-4805)

  15. Aug 3, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(text: CR S4804-4805)

  16. Aug 3, 2017Discharge

    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4804-4806)

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  17. Aug 3, 2017Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4804-4806)

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  18. Jul 24, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  19. Jul 24, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawSep 15, 201749

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)

Bob Dole Congressional Gold Medal 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 award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Bob Dole in recognition for his service to the nation as a soldier, legislator, and statesman.

Passed House without amendmentSep 5, 201781

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)

Bob Dole Congressional Gold Medal 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 award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Bob Dole in recognition for his service to the nation as a soldier, legislator, and statesman.

Passed Senate without amendmentAug 3, 201782

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Bob Dole Congressional Gold Medal 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 award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Bob Dole in recognition for his service to the nation as a soldier, legislator, and statesman.

Introduced in SenateJul 24, 2017

Bob Dole Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Bob Dole in recognition for his service to the nation as a soldier, legislator, and statesman.

Bob Dole Congressional Gold Medal Act — Informed