S.300 / 108th Congress

A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Jackie Robinson (posthumously), in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation, and to express the sense of Congress that there should be a national day in recognition of Jackie Robinson.

Held at the desk.

S.300 through Congress

S.300 keeps its number as it moves between the House and Senate.

SenateOct 17, 2003Passed the billUnanimous consentOfficial record

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Latest House action · Oct 20, 2003

Held at the desk.

All House actions on S.300

Separate related House measures (1)

These are different measures identified as related by Congress.gov. Their text and outcomes may differ; they are not the House stage of S.300.

Related House bill: H.R.1900 To award a congressional gold medal to Jackie Robinson (posthumously), in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation, and to express the sense of the Congress that there should be a national day in recognition of Jackie Robinson.

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Feb 4, 2003

Authorizes the President to present a gold medal in recognition of Jackie Robinson's contributions to the Nation to his family.Calls for designation of a national day recognizing Robinson's accomplishments.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D–MA

Committees

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

69 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Oct 20, 2003
Held at the desk.
Oct 20, 2003
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 20, 2003
Received in the House.
Oct 17, 2003
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12853-12855; text as passed Senate: CR S12854-12855)
Oct 17, 2003
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12853-12855; text as passed Senate: CR S12854-12855)
Oct 16, 2003
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 311.
Oct 16, 2003
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Reported by Senator Shelby without amendment. Without written report.
Oct 16, 2003
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Reported by Senator Shelby without amendment. Without written report.
Oct 15, 2003
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Feb 4, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1909-1910)
Feb 4, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1909)
Feb 4, 2003
Introduced in Senate

Primary sources

Bill text & related measures

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Engrossed in Senate · Oct 17, 2003 Formatted Text PDF
Reported to Senate · Oct 16, 2003 Formatted Text PDF
Introduced in Senate · Feb 4, 2003 Formatted Text PDF

Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HR 1900 · To award a congressional gold medal to Jackie Robinson (posthumously), in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation, and to express the sense of the Congress that there should be a national day in recognition of Jackie Robinson.

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Analyze S.300 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.300, 108th Congress: A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Jackie Robinson (posthumously), in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation, and to express the sense of Congress that there should be a national day in recognition of Jackie Robinson.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/300

Text version to examine: Engrossed in Senate · 2003-10-17.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/s300/BILLS-108s300es.htm

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Analyze S.300 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.300, 108th Congress: A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Jackie Robinson (posthumously), in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation, and to express the sense of Congress that there should be a national day in recognition of Jackie Robinson.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/300

Text version to examine: Engrossed in Senate · 2003-10-17.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/s300/BILLS-108s300es.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:30:47Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.300 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss S.300, 108th Congress: A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Jackie Robinson (posthumously), in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation, and to express the sense of Congress that there should be a national day in recognition of Jackie Robinson.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/300

Text version to examine: Engrossed in Senate · 2003-10-17.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/s300/BILLS-108s300es.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:30:47Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.300, 108th Congress: A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Jackie Robinson (posthumously), in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation, and to express the sense of Congress that there should be a national day in recognition of Jackie Robinson.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/300

Text version to examine: Engrossed in Senate · 2003-10-17.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/s300/BILLS-108s300es.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:30:47Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.300 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.