HR 4972
113th Congress
House
Sports and Recreation
Athletes
Congressional tributes
Professional sports
Racial and ethnic relations
Althea Gibson Excellence Act
Introduced: June 25, 2014
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 25, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jun 25, 2014
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Althea Gibson Excellence Act - Requires that arrangements be made for the posthumous presentation of a congressional gold medal in commemoration of Althea Gibson in recognition of her achievements in athletics and her commitment to ending racial discrimination and prejudice within the world of athletics.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Committees of jurisdiction
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