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H.R. 2263 · 105th Congress · 1997–1998

To authorize and request the President to award the congressional Medal of Honor posthumously to Theodore Roosevelt for his gallant and heroic actions in the attack on San Juan Heights, Cuba, during the Spanish-American War.

H.R. 2263 in the 105th Congress (1997–1998) became law — introduced on Jul 25, 1997, sponsored by Paul McHale Jr..

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Jul 25, 1997
Public law
Public Law 105-371

Sponsor

Paul McHale Jr. (D-PA)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJul 25, 1997
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawNov 12, 1998

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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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