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H.R. 360Became Law

To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley to commemorate the lives they lost 50 years ago in the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, where these 4 little Black girls' ultimate sacrifice served as a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement.

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What it doesSummary public law (May 24, 2013)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on April 24, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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 commemorate the lives of Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley (children who lost their lives in the September 1963 bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, an incident recognized as a catalyst for the civil rights movement).

Requires such medal to be given to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute in Birmingham, AL, where it shall be available for display or temporary loan to other appropriate places.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates of such medal, with amounts received from the sale to be deposited in the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

What just happenedMay 24, 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-11.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7](D-AL)Sponsor
301 cosponsors205 D96 R
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Received in SenateApr 25, 2013
  • Engrossed in HouseApr 24, 2013
  • Introduced in HouseJan 23, 2013
  • Public LawMay 25, 2013
  1. May 24, 2013President

    Became Public Law No: 113-11.

  2. May 24, 2013BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-11.

  3. May 24, 2013President

    Signed by President.

  4. May 24, 2013BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. May 15, 2013Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. May 15, 2013President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. May 13, 2013Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. May 9, 2013Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3351-3352)

  9. May 9, 2013Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3351-3352)

  10. Apr 25, 2013IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Apr 24, 2013FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Apr 24, 2013FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 123). (text: CR H2261)

  13. Apr 24, 2013Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 123).(text: CR H2261)

  14. Apr 24, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2275)

  15. Apr 24, 2013FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  16. Apr 24, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 360.

  17. Apr 24, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2261-2267)

  18. Apr 24, 2013FloorH30300

    Mr. Bachus moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  19. Jan 23, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

  20. Jan 23, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Jan 23, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawMay 24, 201349

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on April 24, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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 commemorate the lives of Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley (children who lost their lives in the September 1963 bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, an incident recognized as a catalyst for the civil rights movement).

Requires such medal to be given to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute in Birmingham, AL, where it shall be available for display or temporary loan to other appropriate places.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates of such medal, with amounts received from the sale to be deposited in the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

Passed Senate without amendmentMay 9, 201382

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on April 24, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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 commemorate the lives of Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley (children who lost their lives in the September 1963 bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, an incident recognized as a catalyst for the civil rights movement).

Requires such medal to be given to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute in Birmingham, AL, where it shall be available for display or temporary loan to other appropriate places.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates of such medal, with amounts received from the sale to be deposited in the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

Passed House amendedApr 24, 201336

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 commemorate the lives of Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley (children who lost their lives in the September 1963 bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, an incident recognized as a catalyst for the civil rights movement).

Requires such medal to be given to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute in Birmingham, AL, where it shall be available for display or temporary loan to other appropriate places.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates of such medal, with amounts received from the sale to be deposited in the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

Introduced in HouseJan 23, 2013

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 commemorate the lives of Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley (children who lost their lives in the September 1963 bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, an incident recognized as a catalyst for the civil rights movement).

Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates of such medals, with amounts received from the sale to be deposited in the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

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