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HR 3156 - 105

To present a congressional gold medal to Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.

Became Public Law No: 105-215.

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Summary

00 Introduced in House Jan 11, 2001

Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal to Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela in recognition of his life-long dedication to the abolition of apartheid and the promotion of reconciliation among the people of the Republic of South Africa. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to strike a gold medal and sell duplicates in bronze at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the medals. Declares such medals to be national medals. Authorizes a maximum charge against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund to pay for the costs of the medals. Mandates that proceeds from sales of duplicate bronze medals be deposited in such Fund.

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Timeline

Jul 29, 1998

Signed by President.

Jul 29, 1998

Signed by President.

Jul 29, 1998

Became Public Law No: 105-215.

Jul 29, 1998

Became Public Law No: 105-215.

Jul 17, 1998

Presented to President.

Jul 17, 1998

Presented to President.

Jul 15, 1998

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Jul 14, 1998

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8159)

Jul 14, 1998

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8159)

Jun 18, 1998

Received in the Senate, read twice.

Jun 16, 1998

Mr. Castle moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Jun 16, 1998

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4577-4585)

Jun 16, 1998

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

Jun 16, 1998

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Jun 16, 1998

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Jun 16, 1998

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Feb 20, 1998

Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.

Feb 4, 1998

Introduced in House

Feb 4, 1998

Introduced in House

Feb 4, 1998

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E98)

Feb 4, 1998

Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

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