HR 5621
114th Congress
House
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To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Doby in recognition of his achievements and contributions to American major league athletics, civil rights, and the Armed Forces during WWII.
Introduced: July 5, 2016
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Became law
Jul 5, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jul 5, 2016
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Larry Doby in recognition of his achievements and contributions to American major league athletics, civil rights, and the Armed Forces during World War II.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Committees of jurisdiction
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