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S.J.Res. 231 (98th)

A joint resolution to provide for the awarding of a gold medal to Elie Wiesel in recognition of his humanitarian efforts and outstanding contributions to world literature and human rights.

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Introduced

9 February 1984

Last action

9 February 1984 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.

Sponsors

Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2], Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV], Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN], Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN], Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA], Rep. Cohen, William S. [R-ME-2], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Rep. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA-5], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL], Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Chuck Grassley, Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY]

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Summary

Authorizes the President, on behalf of Congress, to present to Elie Wiesel a gold medal in recognition of his humanitarian efforts and outstanding contributions to world literature and human rights. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the public sale of bronze duplicates of such medal.

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Timeline

  1. 9 February 1984

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 February 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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