HR 9329 United States House · 118th Congress

To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Prince Hall, in recognition of his service to the Black Community as the founder of the first Black Masonic lodge.

HR 9329 would authorize a Congressional Gold Medal to honor Prince Hall, founder of the first Black Masonic lodge (African Lodge #1, established in 1775), recognizing his lifelong advocacy for Black communities through activism, education, and community organizing. The medal, designed by the U.S. Mint, would be displayed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. This is a symbolic commemorative award with no new policies, funding, or direct impact on living individuals or communities.
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Introduced Aug 9, 2024 Last action Aug 9, 2024
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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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