Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 1, 2017Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
H.R. 812
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Simeon Booker in recognition of his achievements in the field of journalism, including reporting during the Civil Rights movement, as well as social and political commentary.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 1, 2017)
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 Simeon Saunders Booker, Jr., in recognition of his achievements in the field of journalism, including his reporting during the civil rights movement and his social and political commentary.
What just happenedFeb 1, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13](D-OH)Sponsor
44 cosponsors38 D6 R
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 1, 2017
- Feb 1, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Introduced in House