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H.R. 4647 · 97th Congress · 1981–1982

A bill to award special Congressional gold medals to Fred Waring, the widow of Joe Louis, and Louis L'Amour.

H.R. 4647 in the 97th Congress (1981–1982) became law — introduced on Sep 30, 1981, sponsored by Joseph Gaydos.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Sep 30, 1981
Public law
Public Law 97-246

Sponsor

Joseph Gaydos (D-PA)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedSep 30, 1981
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawAug 26, 1982

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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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