H.R. 1000 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Edward William Brooke III Congressional Gold Medal Act
H.R. 1000 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Feb 12, 2007, sponsored by Eleanor Holmes Norton with 286 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 286
- Policy area
- Commemorations
What it does
Edward William Brooke III Congressional Gold Medal Act - Awards a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III, the first African American elected by popular vote to the U.S. Senate, in recognition of his unprecedented and enduring service to our Nation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC). Co-sponsors: 217 Democrats, 69 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. (Apr 11, 2007)
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