Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 734
Edward J. Dwight, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
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Introduced 2025-02-25Topic: technology privacySummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceEdward J. Dwight, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025 This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Edward J. Dwight, Jr., the first African American astronaut candidate in the United States, in recognition of his historic service to the United States, his example of excellence during times of struggle and overt racism, and his contributions in art and Black history.
Sponsors
- Michael F. Bennet Democrat sponsor
- 6 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-25 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | refer |
| 2025-02-25 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |