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 2680

Introduced

Jul 9, 2003

Latest Action

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

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Blacks 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.

Actions

Jul 14, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
Jul 9, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jul 9, 2003

Introduced in House

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