A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Don and Deyon Stephens, Founders of Mercy Ships, in recognition of nearly 40 years of service as the leaders of a humanitarian relief organization that exemplifies the compassionate character of America.

Summary

This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Don and Deyon Stephens, founders of Mercy Ships.

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Timeline

1. 19 April 2018

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2323-2324)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 April 2018

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 19 April 2018 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 19 April 2018

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 19 April 2018

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Sponsors

• John Cornyn · R · Sponsor
• Ted Cruz · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssbk00 · Standing

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