S 1332
106th Congress
Senate
Commemorations
Catholic Church
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Clergy
College administrators
Congress
Congressional gold medals
Education
Higher education
Religion
Father Theodore M. Hesburgh Congressional Gold Medal Act
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 1, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Jul 1, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8129-8130)
Jul 1, 1999
Introduced in Senate
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Father Theodore M. Hesburgh Congressional Gold Medal Act - Authorizes the President to present, on behalf of the Congress, a gold medal to Father Theodore M. Hesburgh in recognition of his outstanding and enduring contributions to civil rights, higher education, the Catholic Church, the Nation, and the global community.
Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates.
Authorizes appropriations.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1332: Father Theodore M. Hesburgh Congressional Gold Medal Act. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-S-1332/
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