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H.R.2717: To authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress honoring Wilma G. Rudolph in recognition of her enduring contributions to humanity and women's athletics in the United States and the world.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Oct. 23, 1997
- Latest Major Action Nov. 14, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
50 (48 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Authorizes the President to award, on behalf of the Congress, a gold medal honoring Wilma G. Rudolph in recognition of her outstanding and enduring contributions to humanity and women's athletics in the United States and the world. Declares the medals to be national medals. Authorizes funding for the cost of the medals, and requires deposit of sale proceeds in the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
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| Oct. 23, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (D-Mich.) |