HR 8535 United States House · 117th Congress

Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act

Summary

Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, election as the first African American woman in Congress, and campaign to be the first African American to gain the nomination of a major political party for President of the United States. Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it shall be available for display and research.

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Jul 2022

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Introduced Jul 27, 2022 Last action Jul 27, 2022

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Jul 27, 2022

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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Jul 27, 2022

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1 primary · 123 co-sponsors