S. 802 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act
S. 802 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Apr 3, 2017, sponsored by Sherrod Brown with 72 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
- Apr 3, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 72
- Policy area
- Sports and Recreation
What it does
Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill 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 in honor of Larry Doby in recognition of his achievements and contributions to American major league athletics, civil rights, and the Armed Forces during World War II.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sherrod Brown (D-OH). Co-sponsors: 41 Democrats, 29 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 3, 2017
- 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. (Apr 3, 2017)
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