H.R. 1027 (112th): Father Mychal Judge, O.F.M., Congressional Gold Medal Act

Introduced:
Mar 10, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Anthony Weiner [D-NY9]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

H.R. 2503 (same title)
Referred to Committee — Jul 12, 2011

H.R. 2580 (same title)
Referred to Committee — Jul 18, 2011

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 10, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 10, 2011
Referred to Committee Mar 10, 2011
Cosponsors
45 cosponsors (36D, 9R) (show)
Committees

House Financial Services

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Full Title

To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress posthumously to Father Mychal Judge, O.F.M., beloved Chaplain of the Fire Department of New York who passed away as the first recorded victim of the September 11, 2001, attacks in recognition of his example to the Nation of selfless dedication to duty and compassion for one's fellow citizens.

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Last updated Mar 10, 2011.
5 pages

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3/10/2011--Introduced.
Father Mychal Judge, O.F.M., Congressional Gold Medal Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal to the next of kin or personal representative of Father Mychal Judge, O.F.M., in recognition of his example to the nation of selfless dedication to duty and compassion for one's fellow citizens.

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  • 31 U.S.C. Chapter 51