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Version 49 · Public Law · Jun 9, 2014
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on May 19, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a congressional gold medal in honor of President Shimon Peres of Israel.
People & committees
Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4] · D–MA
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 113-114.
Became Public Law No: 113-114.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3192)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3192)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4447)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4447)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2939.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4447-4449)
Mr. Huizenga (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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