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H.J. Res. 501 98th Congress House

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: April 26, 1984 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 98th Congress (1983–1984) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 15, 1984
Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.
Mar 1, 1984
Introduced in House
Mar 1, 1984
Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.
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 Latest action March 15, 1984

Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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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  • SJRES 231 Identical bill A joint resolution to provide for the awarding of a gold medal to Elie Wiesel in recognition of his humanitarian effort…
 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Democratic 6
CRANE, PHILIP
· Apr 26, 1984
 D
Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Apr 26, 1984
FROST, MARTIN
· Apr 26, 1984
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Apr 26, 1984
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Apr 26, 1984
LIPINSKI, WILLIAM
· Apr 26, 1984
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Apr 26, 1984
 D
Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Apr 26, 1984
STENHOLM, CHARLES
· Apr 26, 1984
 D
Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Apr 26, 1984
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 501: 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.. 98th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HJRES-501/
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"H.J. Res. 501: 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.." 98th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HJRES-501/.
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H.J. Res. 501, 98th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HJRES-501/.
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