H.R. 5621 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Doby in recognition of his achievements and contributions to American major league athletics, civil rights, and the Armed Forces during WWII.
H.R. 5621 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jul 5, 2016, sponsored by Bill Pascrell, Jr. with 292 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 5, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 292
- Policy area
- Sports and Recreation
What it does
This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Larry Doby in recognition of his achievements and contributions to American major league athletics, civil rights, and the Armed Forces during World War II.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 136 Democrats, 156 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 5, 2016
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (Jul 5, 2016)
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