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H.R. 5548 (96th)

A bill to authorize the President of the United States to present on behalf of the Congress a specially struck gold medal to Simon Wiesenthal.

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Introduced

11 October 1979

Last action

3 March 1980 · Vote

Status

Measure laid on table in House, S. 1792 passed in lieu.

Sponsors

Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Rep. Rosenthal, Benjamin S. [D-NY-8], Rep. Brodhead, William [D-MI-17], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Moore, W. Henson [R-LA-6], Rep. Lederer, Raymond F. [D-PA-3], Rep. Loeffler, Tom [R-TX-21], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Heftel, Cecil [D-HI-1], Del. Evans, Melvin H. [R-VI-At Large], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-11], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34], Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. Moffett, Toby [D-CT-6], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Chappell, Bill, Jr. [D-FL-4], Rep. Murphy, Morgan F. [D-IL-2], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Dickinson, William L. [R-AL-2], Rep. Blanchard, James [D-MI-18], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-21], Rep. Harris, Herbert E., II [D-VA-8], Rep. Leach, Claude (Buddy), Jr. [D-LA-4], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-13], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. McHugh, Matthew F. [D-NY-27], Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Maguire, Andrew [D-NJ-7], Rep. Edwards, Mickey [R-OK-5], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13]

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6 February 2024

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Summary

Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal of appropriate design to Simon Wiesenthal in recognition of his contribution to international justice through the documentation and location of war criminals from World War II. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike bronze duplicates of such medal for sale to the public.

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Timeline

  1. 11 October 1979

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 October 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 October 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 March 1980

    Floor

    Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

    Source: Floor

  5. 3 March 1980

    Vote

    Measure passed House, amended, roll call #112 (289-38).

    Source: Floor

  6. 3 March 1980

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #112 (289-38).

    Source: Floor

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