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H.R.1225: To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Edwin Cole "Ed" Bearss, in recognition of his contributions to preservation of American Civil War history and continued efforts to bring our nation's history alive for new generations through his interpretive storyte
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 27, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 27, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
77 (35 Democrats, 42 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 27, 2017
Bill Summary
This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Edwin Cole "Ed" Bearss in recognition of his contributions to the preservation of American Civil War history and his continued efforts to bring our nation's history alive for new generations through his interpretive storytelling.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 27, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Feb. 27, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Gerald E. Connolly (D-Va.) |