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H.R. 754 115th Congress House

Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act

Official title: To award the Congressional Gold Medal to Anwar Sadat in recognition of his heroic achievements and courageous contributions to peace in the Middle East.

Introduced: July 27, 2017 See on congress.gov
International Affairs Arab-Israeli relationsCongressional tributesDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEgypt
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 13, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-310.
Dec 13, 2018
Signed by President.
Dec 6, 2018
Presented to President.
Dec 6, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 4, 2018
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7278)
Dec 4, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7278)
Sep 27, 2018
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 585.
Sep 26, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 26, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9068-9069)
Sep 26, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9068-9069)
Sep 26, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 754.
Sep 26, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9068-9070)
Sep 26, 2018
Mr. Tipton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 31, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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 Latest action December 13, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-310.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act

This bill directs Congress to arrange for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Anwar Sadat, the former President of Egypt, in recognition of his achievements and efforts to attain comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

Such medal shall be presented to: (1) the widow of Anwar Sadat, Jehan Sadat, or her next of kin; and (2) a representative of the government of Egypt.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 291
All 291 Democratic 76 Republican 56
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Marshall, Roger
Kansas · Sep 20, 2018
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Amodei, Mark E.
Nevada · Sep 13, 2018
Bishop, Mike
· Sep 13, 2018
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Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Sep 13, 2018
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Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"
Arkansas · Sep 13, 2018
CULBERSON, JOHN
· Sep 13, 2018
Gowdy, Trey
· Sep 13, 2018
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Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Sep 13, 2018
McKinley, David
· Sep 13, 2018
Walker, Mark
· Sep 13, 2018
Flores, Bill
· Sep 7, 2018
Walorski, Jackie
· Aug 28, 2018
Johnson, Bill
· Aug 17, 2018
SMITH, LAMAR
· Aug 17, 2018
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Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Aug 17, 2018
Burgess, Michael
· Aug 10, 2018
CUMMINGS, ELIJAH
· Aug 10, 2018
FRELINGHUYSEN, RODNEY
· Aug 10, 2018
Cheney, Liz
· Jul 26, 2018
Fudge, Marcia
· Jul 26, 2018
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Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Jul 26, 2018
Loebsack, David
· Jul 26, 2018
Roe, David
· Jul 26, 2018
RYAN, TIM
· Jul 26, 2018
Tsongas, Niki
· Jul 26, 2018
CAPUANO, MICHAEL
· Jul 24, 2018
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Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Jul 24, 2018
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DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Jul 24, 2018
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Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Jul 24, 2018
Jenkins, Evan
· Jul 24, 2018
Kinzinger, Adam
· Jul 24, 2018
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LaHood, Darin
Illinois · Jul 24, 2018
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Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Jul 24, 2018
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Rouzer, David
North Carolina · Jul 24, 2018
Sinema, Kyrsten
· Jul 24, 2018
Byrne, Bradley
· Jul 23, 2018
Denham, Jeff
· Jul 23, 2018
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DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Jul 23, 2018
Herrera Beutler, Jaime
· Jul 23, 2018
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Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Jul 23, 2018
Murphy, Stephanie
· Jul 23, 2018
Schrader, Kurt
· Jul 23, 2018
Stivers, Steve
· Jul 23, 2018
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Valadao, David G.
California · Jul 23, 2018
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Bost, Mike
Illinois · Jul 18, 2018
Brat, Dave
· Jul 18, 2018
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Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Jul 18, 2018
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Huffman, Jared
California · Jul 18, 2018
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Khanna, Ro
California · Jul 18, 2018
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Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Jul 18, 2018
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