H.R. 2203 became law 572 days after introduction, with cosponsors from both parties
To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Jack Nicklaus, in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence, good sportsmanship, and philanthropy.
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 102 words.
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on May 19, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Jack Nicklaus in recognition of his service to the nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to strike such gold medal and to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the gold and bronze medals.
- Committees
- House Financial Services Committee
Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee - Policy area
- Sports and Recreation: 8 of 141 bills became law, 113th–118th (5.7%)
- Sponsor
- 4 of 54 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 5, from enrolled bill to public law · 1,738 words
- Subjects
- AthletesCongressional tributesProfessional sports
- Latest action
- Dec 16, 2014: Became Public Law No: 113-210.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
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Related, per CRS or House · 1
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