H.R. 310 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith, in recognition of their contributions to the Nation.
H.R. 310 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Jan 13, 2021, sponsored by Stephen F. Lynch with 295 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 13, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 295
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 117-256
What it does
This act directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to commemorate Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith, four Americans killed in the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. (Stevens was the U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 140 Democrats, 155 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 13, 2021
- Passed the HouseJul 26, 2022
- Passed the SenateDec 8, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 16, 2022
- Became lawDec 21, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-256. (Dec 21, 2022)
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
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