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H.R.2248: To authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in recognition of his outstanding and enduring contributions toward religious understanding and peace, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced July 24, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 6, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
326 (171 Democrats, 1 Independent, 1 Independent Democrat, 154 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Authorizes the President to present a gold medal to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in recognition of his outstanding and enduring contributions to religious understanding and peace. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike duplicate medals in bronze. Authorizes appropriations from the Numismatic Public Enterprise Fund, where sales proceeds shall be deposited.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
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Committee on Banking and Financial Services discharged.
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Considered by unanimous consent.
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Mr. Leach asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
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On passage Passed without objection.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate, read twice.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Cleared for White House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 105-51.
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| July 24, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by James A. Leach (R-Iowa) |