House Bill 4714
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Don and Deyon Stephens, Founders of Mercy Ships, in recognition of nearly 40 years of service as the leaders of a humanitarian relief organization that exemplifies the compassionate character of America.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 21, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4714
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Don and Deyon Stephens, founders of Mercy Ships.
December 21, 2017
12/21/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
12/21/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:12 PM