A joint resolution to provide for the awarding of a special gold medal to Danny Thomas in recognition of his humanitarian efforts and outstanding work as an American.

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Introduced

25 January 1983

Last action

29 November 1983 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 98-172.

Sponsors

Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4], Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1], Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-21], Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Ratchford, William R. [D-CT-5], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-36], Rep. Jones, Ed [D-TN-7], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13], Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-8], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-7], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Sundquist, Don [R-TN-7], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Vandergriff, Tommy J. [D-TX-26], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-11], Rep. McNulty, James F., Jr. [D-AZ-5], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-30], Rep. Harrison, Frank [D-PA-11], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Rep. Hall, Katie [D-IN-1], Rep. Washington, Harold [D-IL-1], Rescom. Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Parris, Stanford E. (Stan) [R-VA-8], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-5], Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1], Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Dickinson, William L. [R-AL-2], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-22], Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38], Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2], Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15]

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Summary

Authorizes the President to present on behalf of Congress a gold medal to Danny Thomas in recognition of his humanitarian efforts and outstanding work as an American. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions to be determined by said Secretary. Provides, effective October 1, 1983, funds not to exceed $22,000 to carry out the purposes of the Act. Provides that the Secretary may cause bronze duplicates of the medal to be coined and sold under regulations prescribed by the Secretary at a price sufficient to cover the costs of producing the gold medal. Directs that the appropriation used to carry out the provisions of the Act shall be reimbursed out of the proceeds from such coin sales. Provides that the medals are to be national medals.

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Timeline

25 January 1983
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
25 January 1983
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
25 January 1983
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
8 February 1983
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.
Source: Committee
18 October 1983
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
7 November 1983
Passed
Passed House by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
7 November 1983
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
7 November 1983
Floor
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Source: Floor
7 November 1983
Discharge
House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs Discharged by Suspension of Rules.
Source: Discharge
7 November 1983
Committee
House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs Discharged by Suspension of Rules.
Source: Committee
8 November 1983
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Source: IntroReferral
15 November 1983
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 565.
Source: Calendars
15 November 1983
Discharge
Senate Committee on Banking discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Discharge
15 November 1983
Committee
Senate Committee on Banking discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
17 November 1983
Passed
Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
17 November 1983
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
18 November 1983
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
18 November 1983
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
18 November 1983
Floor
Measure Signed in Senate.
Source: Floor
29 November 1983
Became law
Became Public Law No: 98-172.
Source: President
29 November 1983
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
29 November 1983
President
Signed by President.
Source: President

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/house-joint-resolution/93
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