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H.R. 717 (102nd)

To award a congressional medal in recognition of Edward Vernon ("Eddie") Rickenbacker.

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Introduced

30 January 1991

Last action

15 February 1991 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.

Sponsors

Rep. Wylie, Chalmers P. [R-OH-15]

Subjects

Defence, Aviation

Source updated

6 February 2024

Defence · Aviation

Summary

Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal to William F. Rickenbacker in recognition of Edward Vernon (Eddie) Rickenbacker's: (1) success as an internationally famous race car driver; (2) service in his country as a pilot (with the first U.S. flying unit to participate actively at the front during the First World War); (3) service as a commercial aviation pioneer; and (4) service to his country in the Pacific theater in the Second World War. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates of such medal at a price sufficient to cover costs.

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Timeline

  1. 30 January 1991

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 February 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.

    Source: Committee

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