US HB5621 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on July 5 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-07-05 - Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Pending: House Financial Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 5 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-07-05 - Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Pending: House Financial Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Doby in recognition of his achievements and contributions to American major league athletics, civil rights, and the Armed Forces during WWII. This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Larry Doby in recognition of his achievements and contributions to American major league athletics, civil rights, and the Armed Forces during World War II.
Title
To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Doby in recognition of his achievements and contributions to American major league athletics, civil rights, and the Armed Forces during WWII.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-05 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. |
| 2016-07-05 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Athletes
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Professional sports
Racial and ethnic relations
Sports and recreation
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Professional sports
Racial and ethnic relations
Sports and recreation
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/5621/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr5621/BILLS-114hr5621ih.pdf |
