H.R. 2680 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. (posthumously) and his widow Coretta Scott King in recognition of their contributions to the Nation on behalf of the civil rights movement.
H.R. 2680 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jul 9, 2003, sponsored by John Lewis with 293 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 9, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 293
- Policy area
- Commemorations
What it does
Authorizes the President to present, on behalf of Congress, a gold medal to Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. (posthumously) and his widow, Coretta Scott King, in recognition of their service to the Nation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Lewis (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 210 Democrats, 82 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 9, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. (Jul 14, 2003)
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