HR 6672 United States House · 118th Congress

Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill authorizes the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to honor Marshall "Major" Taylor, a pioneering Black cyclist who broke racial barriers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It recognizes his athletic achievements, including world records and international championship wins, as well as his advocacy for equality in sports. The medal, designed by the Treasury Secretary, will be presented to Taylor's great-granddaughter, Karen Donovan, following the congressional authorization. As a commemorative act with no policy changes, it serves solely to honor Taylor's legacy as a trailblazer and role model.
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Introduced Dec 7, 2023 Last action Dec 7, 2023
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Jonathan L. Jackson
DDemocratic
IL
1
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Photo of Al Green
Al Green
DDemocratic
TX
9
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Alexander X. Mooney
RRepublican
WV
2
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Photo of Alma S. Adams
Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
NC
12
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Photo of Andrea Salinas
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
OR
6
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Photo of André Carson
André Carson
DDemocratic
IN
7
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Photo of Andy Biggs
Andy Biggs
RRepublican
AZ
5
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Ann M. Kuster
DDemocratic
NH
2
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Photo of Anna Paulina Luna
Anna Paulina Luna
RRepublican
FL
13
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Photo of Ayanna Pressley
Ayanna Pressley
DDemocratic
MA
7
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Photo of Barbara Lee
Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
CA
12