S. 780 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Chief Martin Congressional Gold Medal Act
S. 780 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Apr 3, 2003, sponsored by Trent Lott with 23 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 3, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 23
- Policy area
- Commemorations
What it does
Chief Martin Congressional Gold Medal Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal to Chief Phillip Martin in recognition of his leadership of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians for over 45 years and for his contributions to the American Indian community, particularly to the native and non-nativ…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Trent Lott (R-MS). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 3, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Apr 3, 2003)
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- S.J.Res. 8: A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to raising awareness and…
- S. 703: A bill to designate the regional headquarters building for the National Park Service under…
- H.R. 825: To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7401 West 100th Place…
- S. 858: A bill to extend the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, and for other purposes.
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