H.R. 3287 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To award congressional gold medals posthumously on behalf of Reverend Joseph A. DeLaine, Harry and Eliza Briggs, and Levi Pearson in recognition of their contributions to the Nation as pioneers in the effort to desegregate public schools that led directly to the landmark desegregation case of Brown et al. v. the Board of Education of Topeka et al.
H.R. 3287 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Oct 10, 2003, sponsored by James E. Clyburn with 299 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 10, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 299
- Policy area
- Commemorations
- Public law
- Public Law 108-180
What it does
Authorizes the President to award congressional gold medals posthumously, to their next of kin, on behalf of Reverend Joseph A. DeLaine, Harry and Eliza Briggs, and Levi Pearson, in recognition of their contributions to the Nation as pioneers in South Carolina in the effort to desegregate public schools that led directly to the landmark desegregation case of Brown et al. v. the Board of Education of Topeka et al.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James E. Clyburn (D-SC). Co-sponsors: 201 Democrats, 97 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 10, 2003
- Passed the HouseNov 18, 2003
- Passed the SenateNov 25, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentDec 3, 2003
- Became lawDec 15, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-180. (Dec 15, 2003)
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