Congress 108 - HR 1900 - 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.

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Athletes Baseball Blacks Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorations Congress Congressional gold medals Discrimination in employment Labor and Employment Minorities Racial discrimination Special days Sports and Recreation

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(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.

Actions

Oct 29, 2003

Became Public Law No: 108-101.
Oct 29, 2003

Signed by President.
Oct 22, 2003

Presented to President.
Oct 20, 2003

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 17, 2003

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12853)
Oct 17, 2003

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12853)
Oct 14, 2003

Received in the Senate.
Oct 7, 2003

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 7, 2003

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9231)
Oct 7, 2003

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9231)
Oct 7, 2003

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1900.
Oct 7, 2003

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9231-9235)
Oct 7, 2003

Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 12, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
Apr 30, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Apr 30, 2003

Introduced in House

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