S. 3359 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Aretha Franklin Congressional Gold Medal Act
S. 3359 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Aug 21, 2018, sponsored by Kamala D. Harris with 41 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 21, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 41
- 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
Kamala D. Harris (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 35 Democrats, 5 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 21, 2018
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Aug 21, 2018)
More bills from Kamala D. Harris 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.
- H.R. 6681: Aretha Franklin Congressional Gold Medal Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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