HR 6221
114th Congress
House
International Affairs
Congressional tributes
Foreign aid and international relief
Health facilities and institutions
Marine and inland water transportation
World health
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Don Stephens, President and Founder of Mercy Ships, in recognition of his 38 years of service as the leader of a humanitarian relief organization that exemplifies the compassionate character of America.
Introduced: September 28, 2016
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Sep 28, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sep 28, 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 presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Don Stephens, President and Founder of Mercy Ships.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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