HR 5432 · 97th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to authorize the presentation on behalf of the Congress of a specially struck gold medal to Admiral Hyman George Rickover.

Introduced 1982-02-03· Sponsored by Rep. Stratton, Samuel S. [D-NY-28]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 97-201.(1982-06-23)

Recorded Votes

PassedSenate · 1982-06-09
Yea 91Nay 1
PassedSenate · 1982-06-09
Yea 91Nay 1

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to present, on behalf of Congress, a gold medal to Admiral Hyman George Rickover in recognition of his distinguished service and for his contributions to the development of safe nuclear energy and to the defense of the United States. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions. Authorizes appropriations to carry out such provision. Authorizes the Secretary to make available bronze duplicates of such medal for sale under regulations he prescribes and in accordance with provisions of this Act.…

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Cosponsors (20)

14 Democrats6 Republicans