House Bill 6471
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Dr. Li Wenliang Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 7, 2020
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Bill Number
6471
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
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Summary
Dr. Li Wenliang Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill directs Congress to make arrangements for the posthumous presentation of a gold medal in commemoration of Dr. Li Wenliang's efforts to save lives by drawing awareness to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and his call for transparency in China.
April 7, 2020
04/07/2020
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.
04/07/2020
Introduced in House
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Jan 11, 2023 1:43:16 PM