United States · Law · S
S. 2597 (98th)
An original bill to authorize the awarding of special congressional gold medals to the daughter of Harry S Truman, to Lady Bird Johnson, and to Elie Wiesel.
Introduced
25 April 1984
Last action
8 May 1984 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 98-278.
Sponsors
Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
14 January 2025
Summary
Authorizes the President, on behalf of Congress, to present gold medals to: (1) Margaret Truman Daniel, daughter of Harry S. Truman, in recognition of the lifetime of public service he gave to the United States; (2) Lady Bird Johnson, in recognition of her humanitarian efforts and contributions to the improvement and beautification of America; and (3) Elie Wiesel, in recognition of his humanitarian efforts and contributions to world literature and human rights. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the sale of bronze duplicates of such medals. Authorizes appropriations.
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Timeline
25 April 1984
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 795.
Source: Calendars
25 April 1984
Reported
Committee on Banking ordered to be reported an original measure in lieu of H.R.3614, S.J.Res.231, H.J.Res.394.
Source: Committee
25 April 1984
Reported
Committee on Banking. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Garn. Without written report.
Source: Committee
25 April 1984
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
26 April 1984
Passed
Passed House by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
26 April 1984
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
26 April 1984
Floor
Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
26 April 1984
Passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
26 April 1984
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
2 May 1984
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
2 May 1984
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
2 May 1984
Floor
Measure Signed in Senate.
Source: Floor
8 May 1984
Became law
Became Public Law No: 98-278.
Source: President
8 May 1984
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
8 May 1984
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
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Documents
2 official files
Public Law (PDF)
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Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 9 May 1984
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 25 April 1984
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Sponsors
- Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] · R · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → A joint resolution to provide for the awarding of a gold medal to Lady Bird Johnson in recognition of her humanitarian efforts and outstanding contributions to the improvement and beautification of America.
- related to → A bill to authorize the awarding of a special congressional gold medal to the daughter of Harry S. Truman in recognition of his outstanding public service to the United States.
- related to → 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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Direct relationships
- Legal framework · An original bill to authorize the awarding of special congressional gold medals to the daughter of Harry S Truman, to Lady Bird Johnson, and to Elie Wiesel. · S. 2597 (98th) · US
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Same us record 98-s-2597 projected from PoliticalRepo US row.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/senate-bill/2597
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/98/s/2597
- us · 98-s-2597 · source updated 14 January 2025