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Bill114th CongressFiled Jan 9, 2015Arts, Culture, Religion
H.R. 247

Maya Angelou Congressional Gold Medal Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 9, 2015)

Maya Angelou Congressional Gold Medal Act

Directs 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 Maya Angelou in recognition of her achievements and contributions to American culture and the civil rights movement.

Requires the medal to be given to the Smithsonian Institution. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution make it available for display, particularly at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, or for loan as appropriate, particularly to locations associated with Angelou's life.

What just happenedJan 9, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3](D-OH)Sponsor
30 cosponsors30 D
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  • Introduced in HouseJan 9, 2015
  1. Jan 9, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  2. Jan 9, 2015IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  3. Jan 9, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. Jan 9, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. Jan 9, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House