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H.R. 3544 (106th): Pope John Paul II Congressional Gold Medal Act

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To authorize a gold medal to be presented on behalf of the Congress to Pope John Paul II in recognition of his many and enduring contributions to peace and religious understanding, and for other purposes.

Sponsor and status

Photo of sponsor James A. “Jim” Leach

James A. “Jim” Leach

Sponsor. Representative for Iowa's 1st congressional district. Republican.

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Last Updated: Jul 17, 2000
Length: 2 pages
Introduced
Jan 27, 2000
106th Congress (1999–2000)
Status

Enacted — Signed by the President on Jul 27, 2000

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on July 27, 2000.

Law
Pub.L. 106-250
Cosponsors

180 Cosponsors (93 Republicans, 87 Democrats)

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History

Jan 27, 2000
 
Introduced

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May 23, 2000
 
Passed House (Senate next)

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Jul 13, 2000
 
Passed Senate

The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made.

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Jul 27, 2000
 
Enacted — Signed by the President

The President signed the bill and it became law.

H.R. 3544 (106th) was a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

Bills numbers restart every two years. That means there are other bills with the number H.R. 3544. This is the one from the 106th Congress.

This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress, which met from Jan 6, 1999 to Dec 15, 2000. Legislation not passed by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.

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