Father Theodore M. Hesburgh Congressional Gold Medal Act
Public Law 106-153 · H.R. 1932 · 106th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Dec 9, 1999 · Commemorations
Sponsor: Rep. Timothy Roemer (D-IN-3)
Cosponsors (292): Rep. Pete King, Rep. John Lewis,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Father Theodore M. Hesburgh Congressional Gold Medal Act - Authorizes the President to present, on behalf of Congress, a congressional gold medal to Father Theodore M. Hesburgh in recognition of his outstanding and enduring contributions to civil rights, higher education, the Catholic Church, the Nation, and the global community.
Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates.
Authorizes appropriations.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Financial Services Committee · House · referred toSubcommittee: Domestic and International Monetary Policy Subcommittee
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.
- Dec 9, 1999Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 106-153.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Nov 30, 1999PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Nov 19, 1999FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Oct 12, 1999FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Bachus moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Jun 11, 1999CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Domestic and International Monetary Policy Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee
- May 25, 1999CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Financial Services Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
Data notes
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.