HR 4714 · 115th Congress · International Affairs

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.

Introduced 2017-12-21· Sponsored by Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]· House

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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.(2017-12-21)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (20)

3 Democrats17 Republicans
Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8]TX
Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]TX
Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]TX
Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6]TX
Rep. Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4]TX
Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]TX
Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]TX
Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]TX
Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]TX
Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]TX
Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24]TX
Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]TX
Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27]TX
Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]TX
Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17]TX
Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]TX
Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]TX
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]TX
Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12]TX
Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]TX