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H.R. 5922 (102nd)

To establish a congressional commemorative medal for organ donors and their families.

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Introduced

9 September 1992

Last action

15 September 1992 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.

Sponsors

Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

6 February 2024

Healthcare

Summary

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury (the Secretary) to design and strike a bronze medal in commemoration of organ donors and their families. Declares that any organ donor, or donor's family, is eligible for the medal. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to arrange for medal presentation to eligible individuals through a qualified organ procurement organization. Declares the medals to be national medals. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to enter into an agreement with the entity operating the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network with respect to the solicitation of donations to offset expenditures relating to medal issuance.

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Timeline

  1. 9 September 1992

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 September 1992

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 September 1992

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 September 1992

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.

    Source: Committee

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