H.R. 5627 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To award the congressional gold medal to Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet, in recognition of his courageous and unwavering commitment to democracy and human rights in Cuba.
H.R. 5627 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Mar 13, 2008, sponsored by Lincoln Diaz-Balart with 22 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
- Mar 13, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 22
- Policy area
- Commemorations
What it does
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 the Congress of a gold medal to Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet in recognition of his courageous and unwavering commitment to democracy and human rights in Cuba.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 13, 2008
- 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. (May 9, 2008)
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