HR 17556 · 93th Congress · Awards, medals, prizes

A bill to extend for 2 years the authorizations for the striking of medals in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the cable car in San Francisco and in commemoration of Jim Thorpe.

Introduced 1974-12-03· Sponsored by Rep. Sullivan, Leonor K. (Mrs. John B.) [D-MO-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure passed Senate, amended (provisions of H. R. 15977 inserted as agreed to in conference).(1974-12-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Extends the authorizations for the striking of medals in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of the cable car in San Francisco and in commemoration of Jim Thorpe for two years, and extends for three months the authorization for medals to commemorate the International Exposition on Environment at Spokane, Washington. Provides that, except with respect to medals in commemoration of the bicentennial of the American Revolution, no national medals made for public sale under authority of any law of the United States shall contain any gold without the express prior approval, by law, of the Congress. Imposes criminal penalties for violation of such prohibition.…

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