A bill to award a special gold medal to the family of Harry Chapin.

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Introduced

21 February 1985

Last action

20 May 1986 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 99-311.

Sponsors

Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7], Rep. MacKay, Buddy [D-FL-6], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Martin, Lynn M. [R-IL-16], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Chandler, Rod D. [R-WA-8], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19]

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Summary

Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal to the family of Harry Chapin in recognition of Harry Chapin's efforts to address issues of world hunger. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the sale of bronze duplicates of the medal.

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Timeline

21 February 1985
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
21 February 1985
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
21 February 1985
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
1 March 1985
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.
Source: Committee
1 May 1986
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Source: Committee
1 May 1986
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
1 May 1986
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
5 May 1986
Passed
Passed House by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
5 May 1986
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
5 May 1986
Floor
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Source: Floor
6 May 1986
Introduced
Received in the Senate.
Source: IntroReferral
8 May 1986
Passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
8 May 1986
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
8 May 1986
Reported
Committee on Banking. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Source: Committee
8 May 1986
Reported
Committee on Banking. Reported to Senate by Senator Garn without amendment. Without written report.
Source: Committee
8 May 1986
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Source: IntroReferral
12 May 1986
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
12 May 1986
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
12 May 1986
Floor
Measure Signed in Senate.
Source: Floor
20 May 1986
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
20 May 1986
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
20 May 1986
Became law
Became Public Law No: 99-311.
Source: President

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