H.R. 406 would award a congressional gold medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suffrage movement and in advancing equal rights for women.
Detailed Summary
Alice Paul Women's Suffrage Congressional Gold Medal Act - Requires 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 in commemoration of Alice Paul, to recognize her role in the women's suffrage movement and in advancing equal rights for women.
Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicates in bronze of such medal. Requires proceeds from the sale of such medals to be deposited into the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 1/9/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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