United States 113th Congress Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HR 4488 — Gold Medal Technical Corrections Act of 2014

Last action — Became Public Law No: 113-118.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 28, 2014. Enacted.

Summary

Gold Medal Technical Corrections Act of 2014 - Amends federal law to authorize the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate (currently, the President) to present, on behalf of Congress, a gold medal to Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. and his widow Coretta Scott King in recognition of their service to the nation. Requires, following award of the gold medal, that it be given to the Smithsonian Institution to be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution shall make the gold medal available for display, particularly at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, or for appropriate loan to be displayed elsewhere, particularly at other appropriate locations associated with their lives. Amends federal law authorizing the award of a single congressional gold medal to honor collectively the Montford Point Marines, U.S. Marine Corps, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. Requires, following award of the gold medal, that it be given to the Smithsonian Institution to be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian shall make the gold medal available for display, particularly at the National Museum, or for appropriate loan to be displayed elsewhere, particularly at other appropriate locations associated with the Montford Point Marines.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 113-118.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3308)

  6. Received in the Senate, read twice.

  7. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3253)

  8. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4488.

  9. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3253-3254)

  10. Mr. Garrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  11. Referred to House House Administration

  12. Referred to House Financial Services

  13. Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4488 do?
Gold Medal Technical Corrections Act of 2014 - Amends federal law to authorize the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate (currently, the President) to present, on behalf of Congress, a gold medal to Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. and his widow Coretta Scott King in recognition of their service to the nation. Requires, following award of the gold medal, that it be given to the Smithsonian Institution to be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution shall make the gold medal available for display, particularly at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, or for appropriate loan to be displayed elsewhere, particularly at other appropriate locations associated with their lives. Amends federal law authorizing the award of a single congressional gold medal to honor collectively the Montford Point Marines, U.S. Marine Corps, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. Requires, following award of the gold medal, that it be given to the Smithsonian Institution to be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian shall make the gold medal available for display, particularly at the National Museum, or for appropriate loan to be displayed elsewhere, particularly at other appropriate locations associated with the Montford Point Marines.
Who sponsors HR 4488?
HR 4488 is sponsored by John Lewis (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 4488?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 28, 2014. Enacted.
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