Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act became law 681 days after introduction, with cosponsors split almost evenly between the parties
IntroducedJan 31, 2017
Reported—
Passed one chamberSep 26, 2018
Passed bothDec 4, 2018
LawDec 13, 2018
What it changes · CRS summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 71 words.
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.
Context
- Committees
- House Financial Services Committee
- Policy area
- International Affairs: 94 of 4,008 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.3%)
- Sponsor
- 2 of 88 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 5, from enrolled bill to public law · 1,861 words
- Subjects
- Arab-Israeli relationsCongressional tributesDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEgyptInternational law and treatiesMiddle East
- Latest action
- Dec 13, 2018: Became Public Law No: 115-310.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 1
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Identical or companion · 1
- 115th S. 266 Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act R · Passed one chamber
Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]