Senate Bill 802
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 3, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
802
Congress
115
Policy Area
Sports and Recreation
Sports and Recreation
Primary focus of measure is youth, amateur, and professional athletics; outdoor recreation; sports and recreation facilities. Measures concerning recreation areas may fall under Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill 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 in honor of Larry Doby in recognition of his achievements and contributions to American major league athletics, civil rights, and the Armed Forces during World War II.
April 3, 2017
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04/03/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
04/03/2017
Introduced in Senate
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