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S.2607: Iran Hostages Congressional Gold Medal Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 4, 2021
- Latest Major Action Dec. 27, 2022
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
70 (42 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 26 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in Senate - Dec. 6, 2022
- Introduced in Senate - Aug. 4, 2021
Bill Summary
Iran Hostages Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 53 hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis (November 4, 1979-January 21, 1981) in recognition of their bravery and endurance throughout their captivity.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 23, 2022 |
Presented to President.
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| Dec. 14, 2022 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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| Dec. 14, 2022 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Dec. 14, 2022 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Dec. 14, 2022 |
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on S. 2607.
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| Dec. 14, 2022 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2607.
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| Dec. 14, 2022 |
Mr. Auchincloss moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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| Dec. 14, 2022 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9815-9816) |
| Dec. 14, 2022 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9815-9817)
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| Dec. 7, 2022 |
Held at the desk.
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| Dec. 7, 2022 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Dec. 7, 2022 |
Received in the House.
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| Dec. 6, 2022 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| Dec. 6, 2022 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7004; text: CR S7004-7005) |
| Dec. 6, 2022 |
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| Aug. 4, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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| Aug. 4, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) |