H.R. 6681 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Aretha Franklin Congressional Gold Medal Act
H.R. 6681 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Aug 24, 2018, sponsored by Brenda L. Lawrence with 88 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
- Aug 24, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 88
- Policy area
- Arts, Culture, Religion
What it does
Aretha Franklin Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill instructs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Aretha Franklin in recognition of her outstanding artistic and historical significance to the culture of the United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Brenda L. Lawrence (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 74 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 24, 2018
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (Aug 24, 2018)
More bills from Brenda L. Lawrence in the 115th Congress
Other Arts, Culture, Religion bills in the 115th Congress
- H.R. 1417: National Law Enforcement Museum Exhibits Act
- S. 3530: Museum and Library Services Act of 2018
- S.J.Res. 53: A joint resolution honoring the life of William "Billy" F. Graham, Jr.
- H.J.Res. 130: Honoring the life of William (Billy) F. Graham, Jr.
- S. 3359: Aretha Franklin Congressional Gold Medal Act
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