To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Don and Deyon Stephens, Founders of Mercy Ships, in recognition of nearly 40 years of service as the leaders of a humanitarian relief organization that exemplifies the compassionate character of America.

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Introduced

21 December 2017

Last action

21 December 2017 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Sponsors

Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27], Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19], Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12], Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23], Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13], Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]

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Summary

This bill 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 Don and Deyon Stephens, founders of Mercy Ships.

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21 December 2017
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4714
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