H.R. 657 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To award posthumously a congressional gold medal to Thurgood Marshall.
H.R. 657 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 8, 2005, sponsored by Donald Payne with 150 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
- Feb 8, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 150
- 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, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal to the family of Thurgood Marshall (the first African-American Justice to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court) in recognition of Marshall's contributions to the Nation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Donald Payne (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 128 Democrats, 21 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 8, 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. (Mar 17, 2005)
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