To award the congressional gold medal to Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet, in recognition of his courageous and unwavering commitment to democracy and human rights in Cuba.

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Bill Number

HR 5627

Introduced

Mar 13, 2008

Latest Action

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

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Topics

Caribbean area Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorations Congress Congressional gold medals Cuba Democracy Dissenters Government Operations and Politics Human rights International Affairs Latin America Political prisoners

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Summary

Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the presentation on behalf of the Congress of a gold medal to Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet in recognition of his courageous and unwavering commitment to democracy and human rights in Cuba.

Actions

May 9, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
Mar 13, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Mar 13, 2008

Introduced in House

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