HR 4384 · 106th Congress · Commemorations

To authorize the President to award gold medals on behalf of the Congress to the family of Andrew Jackson Higgins and the wartime employees of Higgins Industries, in recognition of their contributions to the Nation and to the Allied victory in World War II.

Introduced 2000-05-04· Sponsored by Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2]· House

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Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.(2000-05-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the President to present on behalf of Congress: (1) a gold medal to the family of Andrew Jackson Higgins in recognition of his contributions to the Nation and to the Allied victory in World War II; (2) an identical medal to the D-Day Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, for public display; and (3) a gold medal to the Museum in honor of the World War II employees of Higgins Industries and in recognition of their contributions to the Nation and to the Allied victory in World War II. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates. Authorizes appropriations.…

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Cosponsors (20)

6 Democrats14 Republicans