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H.R. 310Became Law

To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith, in recognition of their contributions to the Nation.

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 21, 2022)

This act 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 commemorate Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith, four Americans killed in the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. (Stevens was the U.S. Ambassador to Libya at the time, Smith was an officer in the Foreign Service, and Doherty and Woods were both government contractors and former Navy SEALs.)

After the medal has been awarded, it shall be given to the Central Intelligence Agency Museum.

What just happenedDec 21, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-256.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8](D-MA)Sponsor
295 cosponsors140 D155 R
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  1. Dec 21, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-256.

  2. Dec 21, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-256.

  3. Dec 21, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 21, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 16, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 16, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 9, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 8, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7083)

  9. Dec 8, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7083)

  10. Dec 8, 2022Discharge

    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  11. Dec 8, 2022Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  12. Jul 27, 2022IntroReferral

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

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  13. Jul 26, 2022FloorH38310

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

  14. Jul 26, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7129)

  15. Jul 26, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7129)

  16. Jul 26, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 310.

  17. Jul 26, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7129-7131)

  18. Jul 26, 2022FloorH30300

    Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  19. Jan 13, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

    Financial Services Committee
  20. Jan 13, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Jan 13, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 21, 202249

This act 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 commemorate Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith, four Americans killed in the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. (Stevens was the U.S. Ambassador to Libya at the time, Smith was an officer in the Foreign Service, and Doherty and Woods were both government contractors and former Navy SEALs.)

After the medal has been awarded, it shall be given to the Central Intelligence Agency Museum.

Passed SenateDec 8, 202255

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 commemorate Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith, four Americans killed in the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. (Stevens was the U.S. Ambassador to Libya at the time, Smith was an officer in the Foreign Service, and Doherty and Woods were both government contractors and former Navy SEALs.)

After the medal has been awarded, it shall be given to the Central Intelligence Agency Museum.

Passed HouseJul 26, 202253

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 commemorate Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith, four Americans killed in the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. (Stevens was the U.S. Ambassador to Libya at the time, Smith was an officer in the Foreign Service, and Doherty and Woods were both government contractors and former Navy SEALs.)

After the medal has been awarded, it shall be given to the Central Intelligence Agency Museum.

Introduced in HouseJan 13, 2021

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 commemorate Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith, four Americans killed in the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. (Stevens was the U.S. Ambassador to Libya at the time, Smith was an officer in the Foreign Service, and Doherty and Woods were both government contractors and former Navy SEALs.)

After the medal has been awarded, it shall be given to the Central Intelligence Agency Museum.

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