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H.R. 3550 (97th)

A bill to establish an award to be made annually by the President to the amateur athlete who best represents the ideals symbolized by the life and career of former world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis.

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Introduced

12 May 1981

Last action

15 May 1981 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.

Sponsors

Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Sen. Fowler, Wyche, Jr. [D-GA], Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. LeBoutillier, John [R-NY-6], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2]

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Summary

Establishes the "Joe Louis Memorial Award." Requests the President to present the award, annually, to an athlete who best represents the fairness, courage, and determination symbolized by the former boxing champion. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 12 May 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 May 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 May 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 May 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.

    Source: Committee

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