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S. 2689 (106th)

Andrew Jackson Higgins Gold Medal Act

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Introduced

7 June 2000

Last action

7 June 2000 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4673)

Sponsors

Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE], Sen. Kerrey, J. Robert [D-NE]

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20 August 2025

Summary

Andrew Jackson Higgins Gold Medal Act - Authorizes the President to present on behalf of Congress a gold medal to: (1) the family of Andrew Jackson Higgins, honoring his contributions to the Nation and world peace; and (2) the D-Day Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, for public display, honoring Higgins and the employees of Higgins Industries for their contributions to the Nation and world peace. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 7 June 2000

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4673)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 June 2000

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4672-4673)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 June 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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