HR 5429 · 99th Congress · Sports and Recreation

A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Mrs. Ruth Owens in recognition of the late Jesse Owens' humanitarian contributions to athletics, public service, civil rights, and international goodwill.

Introduced 1986-08-14· Sponsored by Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-21]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.(1986-08-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal to Mrs. Ruth Owens in recognition of Jesse Owens' humanitarian contributions to athletics, public service, civil rights, and international good-will. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to sell bronze duplicates of the medal.…

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