To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Arnold Palmer in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf.

H.R. 1243 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Mar 2, 2009, sponsored by Joe Baca with 302 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Mar 2, 2009
Co-sponsors: 302
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Public law: Public Law 111-65

What it does

Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Arnold Palmer (golf professional) in recognition of his service to the nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicates in bronze of such medal.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Joe Baca (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 205 Democrats, 97 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedMar 2, 2009
Passed the HouseApr 28, 2009
Passed the SenateSep 9, 2009
Sent to the PresidentSep 21, 2009
Became lawSep 30, 2009

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-65. (Sep 30, 2009)

How Congress voted

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Apr 28, 2009 · Passed422–1

Every roll call vote on this bill

To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Arnold Palmer in recognition of his…House · Apr 28, 2009

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H.J.Res. 40: Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009

Other Sports and Recreation bills in the 111th Congress

Committees

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Financial Services Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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