H.R. 3034 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Justin Smith Morrill Congressional Gold Medal Act
H.R. 3034 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jun 23, 2017, sponsored by Dan Newhouse with 136 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 23, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 136
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Justin Smith Morrill Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Justin Smith Morrill, a United States Senator from Vermont, for his lasting contributions to higher education opportunity for all Americans.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dan Newhouse (R-WA). Co-sponsors: 62 Democrats, 74 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 23, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of (Jun 23, 2017)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Financial Services Committee
More
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