To award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Doby in recognition of his achievements and contributions to American major league athletics, civil rights, and the Armed Forces during World War II.
Sponsor and status
115th Congress (2017–2019)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Dec 17, 2018
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on December 17, 2018.
294 Cosponsors (151 Republicans, 143 Democrats)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Renacci, Pascrell Celebrate Senate Passage of Congressional Gold Medal to Baseball Pioneer Larry Doby”
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Rep. James Renacci [R-OH16, 2011-2018]
(Sponsor)
on Dec 6, 2018
“Pascrell Hails Awarding of Congressional Gold Medal to Civil Rights Pioneer Larry Doby”
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Rep. Bill Pascrell [D-NJ9]
(Co-sponsor)
on Dec 17, 2018
“Menendez, Booker, Pascrell Celebrate House Approval of Congressional Gold Medal to Baseball Pioneer Larry Doby”
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Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
on Jul 10, 2018
Incorporated legislation
This bill incorporates provisions from:
S. 802: Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced on Apr 3, 2017. 99% incorporated. (compare text)
History
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Apr 3, 2017
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Introduced
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Jul 10, 2018
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Passed House (Senate next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. The vote was by voice vote so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Dec 6, 2018
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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 Voice Vote so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Dec 17, 2018
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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H.R. 1861 (115th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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