To posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Mahatma Gandhi in recognition of his contributions to the Nation by the promotion of nonviolence.

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HR 1127

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Feb 8, 2019

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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period ...

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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Congressional tributes Human rights India Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers Political movements and philosophies Protest and dissent Smithsonian Institution Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

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This bill directs Congress to present a Congressional Gold Medal to Mahatma Gandhi in recognition of his promotion of nonviolence. The Department of the Treasury must design and produce the medal and is authorized to sell bronze duplicates. The Smithsonian Institution shall display the medal and make it available for research.

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Feb 8, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 8, 2019

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