H.R. 7198 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal Act of 2008
H.R. 7198 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Sep 28, 2008, sponsored by Fortney Pete Stark with 3 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
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 28, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 110-413
What it does
Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal Act of 2008 - Makes any organ donor, or the family of any organ donor, eligible for a Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to direct the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to establish an application procedure, determine eligibility, and arrange for the presentation of medals. Allows only one medal per family.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Fortney Pete Stark (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 28, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 29, 2008
- Passed the SenateOct 1, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentOct 6, 2008
- Became lawOct 14, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-413. (Oct 14, 2008)
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