HR 149 109th Congress House

Congressional Tribute to Celia Cruz Act

Official title: To posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Celia Cruz.

Introduced: April 12, 2005 See on congress.gov

Commemorations Arts, Culture, ReligionCongressCongressional gold medalsCuban Americans

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EntertainersMusic

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

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Passed Senate

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Became law

Feb 23, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.

Jan 4, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Jan 4, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E23)

Jan 4, 2005

Introduced in House

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Latest action February 23, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Congressional Tribute to Celia Cruz Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation of a congressional gold medal in commemoration of Celia Cruz (a Cuban-born entertainer who became known as the "Queen of Salsa") in recognition of her contributions to music, Latino culture, and American society.

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Financial Services Committee
Financial Services Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 3

DIAZ-BALART, LINCOLN

· Apr 12, 2005

McGovern, James P.

Massachusetts · Apr 12, 2005

Schakowsky, Janice D.

Illinois · Apr 12, 2005

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 149: Congressional Tribute to Celia Cruz Act. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-149/

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