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S. 598

Senate

A bill to authorize the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel.

Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]

Stalled

No recorded action in more than nine months. Bills that see no further action expire at the end of the two-year Congress.

In brief

This bill authorizes the President to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel. It directs the Secretary of the Treasury to strike the medal as a symbol of the strategic partnership between the United States and Israel. The Treasury would also be permitted to sell bronze duplicates to the public. Introduced by a Republican senator from South Carolina, the bill is currently being reviewed by the Senate Banking Committee.

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

  1. February 14, 2025 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced in the Senate to authorize the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Benjamin Netanyahu.

    Next: Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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