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H.R. 4008 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

To posthumously award a Congressional gold medal on behalf of each person aboard United Airlines Flight 93 who helped resist the hijackers and caused the plane to crash.

H.R. 4008 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Oct 6, 2005, sponsored by Tom Tancredo with 26 co-sponsors.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Oct 6, 2005
Co-sponsors
26
Policy area
Commemorations

What it does

Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal to the next of kin or personal representative of each passenger or crew member on board United Airlines Flight 93 who is identified by the Attorney General as having aided in the effort to resist the hijackers on board the plane, in recognit…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Tom Tancredo (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 14 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedOct 6, 2005
  • 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. (Jan 4, 2006)

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