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Version 49 · Public Law · Oct 16, 2006
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Byron Nelson Congressional Gold Medal Act - Provides for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Byron Nelson in recognition of his contributions to the game of golf as a player, teacher, and commentator.
People & committees
Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] · R–TX
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 109-357.
Became Public Law No: 109-357.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/29/2006 S10793)
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 9/29/2006 S10793)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2196)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2196)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4902.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2195-2198)
Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1459)
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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