HJRES 501
98th Congress
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A joint resolution to provide for the awarding of a gold medal to Elie Wiesel in recognition of his humanitarian efforts and outstanding contributions to world literature and human rights.
Introduced: March 1, 1984
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3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 15, 1984
Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.
Mar 1, 1984
Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.
Mar 1, 1984
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Authorizes the President, on behalf of Congress, to present to Elie Wiesel a gold medal in recognition of his humanitarian efforts and outstanding contributions to world literature and human rights.
Authorizes appropriations.
Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the public sale of bronze duplicates of such medal.
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Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.
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