H.R. 8231 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act
H.R. 8231 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on May 2, 2024, sponsored by Michael Lawler with 194 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 2, 2024
- Co-sponsors
- 194
- Policy area
- Arts, Culture, Religion
Sponsor
Michael Lawler (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 80 Democrats, 114 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 2, 2024
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (May 2, 2024)
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