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S. 1520 104th Congress Senate

A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Ruth and Billy Graham.

Introduced: January 24, 1996 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 104th Congress ended
It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jan 23, 1996
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Jan 23, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S314)
Jan 23, 1996
Introduced in Senate
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to present, on behalf of the Congress, a gold medal to Billy and Ruth Graham in recognition of their outstanding and enduring contributions toward faith, morality, and charity.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates of such medal.

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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Jan 24, 1996
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