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H.R. 1861 115th Congress House

Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act

Official title: To award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Doby in recognition of his achievements and contributions to American major league athl… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Doby in recognition of his achievements and contributions to American major league athletics, civil rights, and the Armed Forces during World War II.

Introduced: September 12, 2017 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 17, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-322.
Dec 17, 2018
Signed by President.
Dec 11, 2018
Presented to President.
Dec 6, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 6, 2018
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7332)
Dec 6, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S7332)
Jul 11, 2018
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Jul 10, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 10, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5998-5999)
Jul 10, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5998-5999)
Jul 10, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1861.
Jul 10, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5998-6000)
Jul 10, 2018
Mr. Huizenga moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Apr 3, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Latest action December 17, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-322.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act

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 in honor of Larry Doby in recognition of his achievements and contributions to American major league athletics, civil rights, and the Armed Forces during World War II.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 202
All 202 Democratic 78 Republican 54
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Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Jun 5, 2018
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · May 15, 2018
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Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · May 1, 2018
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Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Apr 25, 2018
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Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Apr 24, 2018
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Apr 24, 2018
Kihuen, Ruben
· Apr 24, 2018
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Plaskett, Stacey E.
Virgin Islands · Apr 24, 2018
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Apr 24, 2018
O'Rourke, Beto
· Apr 17, 2018
Mitchell, Paul
· Apr 16, 2018
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Apr 9, 2018
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Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Apr 9, 2018
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Loudermilk, Barry
Georgia · Apr 9, 2018
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Titus, Dina
Nevada · Apr 9, 2018
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Suozzi, Thomas R.
New York · Apr 5, 2018
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Bost, Mike
Illinois · Apr 2, 2018
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Jayapal, Pramila
Washington · Apr 2, 2018
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Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Apr 2, 2018
Ferguson, A.
· Mar 22, 2018
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Huffman, Jared
California · Mar 22, 2018
ROYCE, ED
· Mar 22, 2018
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Bera, Ami
California · Mar 20, 2018
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Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · Mar 20, 2018
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Lieu, Ted
California · Mar 20, 2018
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Schneider, Bradley Scott
Illinois · Mar 20, 2018
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Tonko, Paul
New York · Mar 20, 2018
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Veasey, Marc A.
Texas · Mar 20, 2018
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Babin, Brian
Texas · Mar 19, 2018
BARTON, JOE
· Mar 19, 2018
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Mar 19, 2018
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Buchanan, Vern
Florida · Mar 19, 2018
CULBERSON, JOHN
· Mar 19, 2018
Denham, Jeff
· Mar 19, 2018
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Hill, J. French
Arkansas · Mar 19, 2018
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LaHood, Darin
Illinois · Mar 19, 2018
McSally, Martha
· Mar 19, 2018
Nunes, Devin
· Mar 19, 2018
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Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Mar 19, 2018
Walters, Mimi
· Mar 19, 2018
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Womack, Steve
Arkansas · Mar 19, 2018
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Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · Feb 26, 2018
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Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Feb 7, 2018
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Barragán, Nanette Diaz
California · Jan 25, 2018
JOHNSON, SAM
· Jan 25, 2018
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Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Jan 25, 2018
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Espaillat, Adriano
New York · Jan 18, 2018
Hanabusa, Colleen
· Jan 8, 2018
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Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · Dec 18, 2017
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Green, Al
Texas · Dec 14, 2017
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