H.R. 1404 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To posthumously award a congressional gold medal to Wilma G. Rudolph.
H.R. 1404 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 17, 2005, sponsored by Carolyn Kilpatrick with 17 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 17, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 17
- Policy area
- Commemorations
What it does
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 honoring Wilma G. Rudolph (three-time gold medal winner in the 1960 Olympics) in recognition of her outstanding and enduring contributions to humanity and to women's athletics.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Carolyn Kilpatrick (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 17, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. (Apr 15, 2005)
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