H.R. 1396 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act
H.R. 1396 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Feb 27, 2019, sponsored by Eddie Bernice Johnson with 314 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 314
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 116-68
What it does
Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act (Sec. 3) This bill requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of one Congressional Gold Medal to Katherine Johnson, in recognition of her service to the United States as a mathematician; one Congressional Gold Medal to Dr.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 233 Democrats, 81 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2019
- Passed the HouseSep 19, 2019
- Passed the SenateOct 17, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentOct 29, 2019
- Became lawNov 8, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-68. (Nov 8, 2019)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
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More
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