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H.R.3960: Preserving Liu Xiaobo Legacy of Freedom & Gold Medal Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 4, 2017
- Latest Major Action Nov. 29, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (13 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 4, 2017
Bill Summary
Preserving Liu Xiaobo Legacy of Freedom & Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Liu Xiaobo and collectively to all those who have peacefully advocated for democracy and human rights in China in recognition of their achievements and contributions to freedom, human rights, and peace in China and globally. The bill expresses...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 29, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
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| Nov. 29, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
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| Oct. 4, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Oct. 4, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |