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S. 2487 (100th)

A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Mrs. Jesse Owens.

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Introduced

8 June 1988

Last action

8 June 1988 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.

Sponsors

Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2], Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Rep. Pressler, Larry [R-SD-1], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]

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14 January 2025

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Summary

Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal to Mrs. Ruth Owens in recognition of Jesse Owens' athletic achievements and humanitarian contributions to public service, civil rights, and international good-will. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to sell bronze duplicates of the medal.

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Timeline

  1. 8 June 1988

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 June 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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