US HB4968 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on June 25 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-06-25 - Referred to House House Administration
Pending: House Administration Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

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 gold 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.

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Title

Maya Angelou Congressional Gold Medal Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2014-06-25HouseReferred to House House Administration
2014-06-25HouseReferred to House Financial Services
2014-06-25HouseReferred 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.

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