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H.R. 4779 109th Congress House

Byron Nelson Congressional Gold Medal Act

Official title: To award a Congressional gold medal to Byron Nelson in recognition of his significant contributions, to the game of golf as a player, a teacher, and a commentator.

Introduced: February 16, 2006 See on congress.gov
Commemorations AthletesCongressCongressional gold medalsGolf
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This bill died when the 109th Congress ended
It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Mar 21, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
Feb 16, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Feb 16, 2006
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 21, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Byron Nelson Congressional Gold Medal Act - Provides for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Byron Nelson in recognition of his contributions to the game of golf as a player, teacher, and commentator.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 4902 Byron Nelson Congressional Gold Medal Act
  • S 2491 Byron Nelson Congressional Gold Medal Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4779: Byron Nelson Congressional Gold Medal Act. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-4779/
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"H.R. 4779: Byron Nelson Congressional Gold Medal Act." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-4779/.
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H.R. 4779, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-4779/.
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