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
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Dec 7, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Dec 7, 2023
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1 primary · 82 co-sponsors
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Jonathan L. Jackson
DDemocratic
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Al Green
DDemocratic
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Alexander X. Mooney
RRepublican
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Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
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Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
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André Carson
DDemocratic
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Andy Biggs
RRepublican
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Ann M. Kuster
DDemocratic
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Anna Paulina Luna
RRepublican
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Ayanna Pressley
DDemocratic
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Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
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