To authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. (posthumously) and his widow Coretta Scott King in recognition of their contributions to the Nation on behalf of the civil rights movement.

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Bill Number

HR 2723

Introduced

Aug 2, 2001

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy, Technology and Economic Growth.

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Black leadership Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Civil rights workers Commemorations Congress Congressional gold medals Minorities

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Summary

Authorizes the President to present, on behalf of Congress, a gold medal to Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. (posthumously) and his widow Coretta Scott King in recognition of their service to the Nation.

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Aug 24, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy, Technology and Economic Growth.
Aug 2, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Aug 2, 2001

Introduced in House

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