House Bill 7137
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Reverend James Lawson, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 15, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7137
Congress
115
Policy Area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Primary focus of measure is discrimination on basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, health or disability; First Amendment rights; due process and equal protection; abortion rights; privacy. Measures concerning abortion rights and procedures may fall under Health policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Reverend James Lawson, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act
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 Reverend James Morris Lawson, Jr. in recognition of his contributions to the United States.
November 15, 2018
11/15/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
11/15/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:02 PM