S. 1368 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
A bill to authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King , Jr. (posthumously) and his widow Coretta Scott King in recognition of their contributions to the Nation on behalf of the civil rights movement.
S. 1368 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jun 27, 2003, sponsored by Carl Levin with 72 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 27, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 72
- Policy area
- Commemorations
- Public law
- Public Law 108-368
What it does
Authorizes the President to present, on behalf of Congress, a gold medal to Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. (posthumously) and his widow Coretta Scott King in recognition of their service to the Nation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Carl Levin (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 45 Democrats, 26 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 27, 2003
- Passed the SenateSep 9, 2004
- Passed the HouseOct 8, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentOct 13, 2004
- Became lawOct 25, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-368. (Oct 25, 2004)
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Committees
- Financial Services Committee
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
More
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