CONGRESSWOMAN ELISE STEFANIK
CHAIRWOMAN
S. 846 is expected to be considered on the floor of the House on Wednesday, Septemer 22, 2010, under a motion to suspend the rules, requiring a two-thirds vote for passage. The legislation was introduced on April 21, 2009 by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL).
S. 846 would grant the congressional gold medal Dr. Muhammad Yunus in recognition of his many enduring contributions to the fight against global poverty.