HR 1900 108th Congress

To award a congressional gold medal to Jackie Robinson (posthumously), in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation, and to express the sense of the Congress that there should be a national day in recognition of Jackie Robinson.

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 108-101.

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Sponsors

Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-2]

Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-2]

D — MA

Summary

Authorizes the President to present a gold medal in recognition of Jackie Robinson's contributions to the Nation.Calls for designation of a national day recognizing Robinson's accomplishments.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Authorizes: (1) the President to present a gold medal, on behalf of Congress, to the family of Jackie Robinson in recognition of his contributions to the Nation; (2) the Secretary of the Treasury to strike such a medal and to strike and sell bronze duplicates (the proceeds of which shall be deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund). Calls for designation of a national day recognizing Robinson's accomplishments.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Authorizes: (1) the President to present a gold medal, on behalf of Congress, to the family of Jackie Robinson in recognition of his contributions to the Nation; (2) the Secretary of the Treasury to strike such a medal and to strike and sell bronze duplicates (the proceeds of which shall be deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund). Calls for designation of a national day recognizing Robinson's accomplishments.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Authorizes: (1) the President to present a gold medal, on behalf of Congress, to the family of Jackie Robinson in recognition of his contributions to the Nation; (2) the Secretary of the Treasury to strike such a medal and to strike and sell bronze duplicates (the proceeds of which shall be deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund). Calls for designation of a national day recognizing Robinson's accomplishments.

Actions

2003-10-29T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 108-101.

2003-10-29T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 108-101.

2003-10-29T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2003-10-29T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2003-10-22T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2003-10-22T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2003-10-20T00:00:00

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2003-10-17T00:00:00

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12853)

2003-10-17T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12853)

2003-10-14T00:00:00

Received in the Senate.

2003-10-07T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2003-10-07T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9231)

2003-10-07T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9231)

2003-10-07T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1900.

2003-10-07T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9231-9235)

2003-10-07T00:00:00

Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

2003-05-12T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.

2003-04-30T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2003-04-30T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2003-04-30T00:00:00

Introduced in House

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