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H.R. 1650 (105th)

To authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Mother Teresa of Calcutta in recognition of her outstanding and enduring contributions through humanitarian and charitable activities, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

16 May 1997

Last action

2 June 1997 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 105-16.

Sponsors

Rep. Christensen, Jon [R-NE-2], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Archer, Bill [R-TX-7], Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26], Rep. Baesler, Scotty [D-KY-6], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Barrett, Bill [R-NE-3], Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2], Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Rep. Bentsen, Ken [D-TX-25], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8], Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Bryant, Ed [R-TN-7], Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4], Rep. Callahan, Sonny [R-AL-1], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12], Rep. Cannon, Chris [R-UT-3], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Rep. Chenoweth-Hage, Helen [R-ID-1], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1]

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Summary

Authorizes the President to present, on behalf of the Congress, a gold medal to Mother Teresa of Calcutta in recognition of her contributions to humanitarian and charitable activities. Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to strike a suitable gold medal. Authorizes the Secretary to strike and sell bronze duplicates. Declares these medals to be national medals. Authorizes appropriations. Mandates deposit of sale proceeds in the Numismatic Public Enterprise Fund.

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Timeline

  1. 16 May 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 May 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 May 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 May 1997

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  5. 20 May 1997

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  6. 20 May 1997

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  7. 20 May 1997

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  8. 20 May 1997

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2938-2941, H2960)

    Source: Floor

  9. 20 May 1997

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  10. 20 May 1997

    Floor

    Mr. Castle moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  11. 21 May 1997

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4918-4919)

    Source: Floor

  12. 21 May 1997

    Introduced

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4918-4919)

    Source: Floor

  13. 22 May 1997

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  14. 22 May 1997

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  15. 22 May 1997

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  16. 30 May 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.

    Source: Committee

  17. 2 June 1997

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 105-16.

    Source: President

  18. 2 June 1997

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  19. 2 June 1997

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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