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Lena Horne Recognition Act

Introduced: December 19, 2011 See on congress.gov
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Became law
Apr 18, 2012
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Apr 17, 2012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 17, 2012
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 2 (Roll no. 157). (text: CR 4/16/2012 H1818)
Apr 17, 2012
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1872-1873)
Apr 16, 2012
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 16, 2012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1815.
Apr 16, 2012
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1817-1820)
Apr 16, 2012
Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 19, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.
May 10, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
May 10, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E852)
May 10, 2011
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 17, 2012 House · vote #157 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 4102 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Lena Horne Recognition 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, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration of Lena Horne in recognition of her achievements and contributions to American culture and the civil rights movement.

What's happening now April 18, 2012

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

 Related & companion bills 1
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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 180
Alexander, Rodney
· Dec 19, 2011
Austria, Steve
· Dec 19, 2011
BIGGERT, JUDY
· Dec 19, 2011
R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Dec 19, 2011
Bishop, Rob
· Dec 19, 2011
BOEHNER, JOHN
· Dec 19, 2011
Bonner, Jo
· Dec 19, 2011
R
Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Dec 19, 2011
R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Dec 19, 2011
R
Cassidy, Bill
Louisiana · Dec 19, 2011
Chaffetz, Jason
· Dec 19, 2011
R
Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Dec 19, 2011
Duffy, Sean
· Dec 19, 2011
EMERSON, JO
· Dec 19, 2011
R
Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · Dec 19, 2011
FRELINGHUYSEN, RODNEY
· Dec 19, 2011
Garrett, Scott
· Dec 19, 2011
Gowdy, Trey
· Dec 19, 2011
R
Harris, Andy
Maryland · Dec 19, 2011
Herrera Beutler, Jaime
· Dec 19, 2011
R
Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Dec 19, 2011
R
Issa, Darrell
California · Dec 19, 2011
R
Jordan, Jim
Ohio · Dec 19, 2011
R
Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Dec 19, 2011
R
Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · Dec 19, 2011
McCarthy, Kevin
· Dec 19, 2011
MICA, JOHN
· Dec 19, 2011
Paulsen, Erik
· Dec 19, 2011
PLATTS, TODD
· Dec 19, 2011
Price, Tom
· Dec 19, 2011
Ross, Dennis
· Dec 19, 2011
ROYCE, ED
· Dec 19, 2011
R
Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Dec 19, 2011
R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Dec 19, 2011
Shuster, Bill
· Dec 19, 2011
SMITH, LAMAR
· Dec 19, 2011
THORNBERRY, WILLIAM
· Dec 19, 2011
UPTON, FRED
· Dec 19, 2011
WALDEN, GREG
· Dec 19, 2011
WHITFIELD, EDWARD
· Dec 19, 2011
REHBERG, DENNY
· Nov 30, 2011
BONO MACK, MARY
· Nov 29, 2011
Mack, Connie
· Nov 18, 2011
D
Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Nov 18, 2011
Woodall, Rob
· Nov 18, 2011
D
Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Nov 17, 2011
INSLEE, JAY
· Nov 17, 2011
R
Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Nov 17, 2011
STEARNS, CLIFF
· Nov 17, 2011
REYES, SILVESTRE
· Nov 15, 2011
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1815: Lena Horne Recognition Act. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-1815/
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"H.R. 1815: Lena Horne Recognition Act." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-1815/.
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