To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Don and Deyon Stephens, Founders of Mercy Ships, in recognition of nearly 40 years of service as the leaders of a humanitarian relief organization that exemplifies the compassionate character of America.

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Bill Number

HR 4714

Introduced

Dec 21, 2017

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Congressional tributes Foreign aid and international relief Health facilities and institutions International Affairs Marine and inland water transportation World health

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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 Don and Deyon Stephens, founders of Mercy Ships.

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Dec 21, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Dec 21, 2017

Introduced in House

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