House Bill 1861
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act
Became Law
Became Public Law 115-322 on Dec 17, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1861
Congress
115
Policy Area
Sports and Recreation
Sports and Recreation
Primary focus of measure is youth, amateur, and professional athletics; outdoor recreation; sports and recreation facilities. Measures concerning recreation areas may fall under Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area.
checkPassed on July 10, 2018
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5998-5999)
Summary
Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill 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 Larry Doby in recognition of his achievements and contributions to American major league athletics, civil rights, and the Armed Forces during World War II.
July 11, 2018
July 10, 2018
April 3, 2017
12/17/2018
Became Public Law No: 115-322.
12/17/2018
Signed by President.
12/11/2018
Presented to President.
12/06/2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
12/06/2018
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7332)
12/06/2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S7332)
07/11/2018
Received in the Senate, read twice.
07/10/2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/10/2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5998-5999)
07/10/2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5998-5999)
07/10/2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1861.
07/10/2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5998-6000)
07/10/2018
Mr. Huizenga moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
04/03/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
04/03/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 22, 2023 7:50:51 PM