S. 2784 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Fourteenth Dalai Lama Congressional Gold Medal Act
S. 2784 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on May 11, 2006, sponsored by Dianne Feinstein with 75 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 11, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 75
- Policy area
- Commemorations
- Public law
- Public Law 109-287
What it does
The Fourteenth Dalai Lama Congressional Gold Medal Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro Tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, in recognition of his many contributions to peace and religious understanding.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dianne Feinstein (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 41 Democrats, 33 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 11, 2006
- Passed the SenateMay 25, 2006
- Passed the HouseSep 13, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentSep 18, 2006
- Became lawSep 27, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-287. (Sep 27, 2006)
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Committees
- Financial Services Committee
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
More
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