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- H.R.5001
H.R.5001: To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King, in recognition of her contribution to the Nation and her courageous and groundbreaking leadership advancing equal rights for women and the LGBT community in athletics, education, and our society.
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 13, 2018
- Latest Major Action Feb. 13, 2018
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 13, 2018
Bill Summary
This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King in recognition of her courageous and groundbreaking leadership advancing equal rights for women and the LGBT community in athletics, education, and our society.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 13, 2018 |
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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| Feb. 13, 2018 |
Introduced in the House by Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.) |