H.R. 2059 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Edwin Cole "Ed" Bearss, in recognition of his contributions to preservation of American Civil War history and continued efforts to bring our nation's history alive for new generations through his interpretive storytelling.
H.R. 2059 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Apr 28, 2015, sponsored by Gerald E. Connolly with 113 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 28, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 113
- Policy area
- Social Sciences and History
What it does
Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Edwin Cole "Ed" Bearss in recognition of his contributions to the preservation of American Civil War history and his continued efforts to bring our nation's history alive for new generations through his interpretive storytelling.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 78 Democrats, 35 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 28, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (Apr 28, 2015)
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