US HB812 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 39-6)
Status: Introduced on February 1 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-02-01 - Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Pending: House Financial Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Simeon Booker in recognition of his achievements in the field of journalism, including reporting during the Civil Rights movement, as well as social and political commentary. 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 Simeon Saunders Booker, Jr., in recognition of his achievements in the field of journalism, including his reporting during the civil rights movement and his social and political commentary.

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Title

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Simeon Booker in recognition of his achievements in the field of journalism, including reporting during the Civil Rights movement, as well as social and political commentary.

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-02-01HouseReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2017-02-01HouseIntroduced in House

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