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H.R. 754Became Law

Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 13, 2018)

Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act

This bill directs Congress to arrange for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Anwar Sadat, the former President of Egypt, in recognition of his achievements and efforts to attain comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

Such medal shall be presented to: (1) the widow of Anwar Sadat, Jehan Sadat, or her next of kin; and (2) a representative of the government of Egypt.

What just happenedDec 13, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-310.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2](R-UT)Sponsor
291 cosponsors157 D134 R
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  1. Dec 13, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-310.

  2. Dec 13, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-310.

  3. Dec 13, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 13, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 6, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 6, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 6, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 4, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7278)

  9. Dec 4, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7278)

  10. Sep 27, 2018Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 585.

  11. Sep 26, 2018FloorH38310

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

  12. Sep 26, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9068-9069)

  13. Sep 26, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9068-9069)

  14. Sep 26, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 754.

  15. Sep 26, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9068-9070)

  16. Sep 26, 2018FloorH30300

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

  17. Jan 31, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

    Financial Services Committee
  18. Jan 31, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Jan 31, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 13, 201849

Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act

This bill directs Congress to arrange for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Anwar Sadat, the former President of Egypt, in recognition of his achievements and efforts to attain comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

Such medal shall be presented to: (1) the widow of Anwar Sadat, Jehan Sadat, or her next of kin; and (2) a representative of the government of Egypt.

Passed House without amendmentSep 26, 201881

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.

Such medal shall be presented to: (1) the widow of Anwar Sadat, Jehan Sadat, or her next of kin; and (2) a representative of the government of Egypt.

Introduced in HouseJan 31, 2017

Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act

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.

Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act — Informed