Peter McGuire Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill authorizes a single Congressional Gold Medal to honor Peter McGuire, a key figure in the 19th-century labor movement known as the "Father of Labor Day" and co-founder of the American Federation of Labor. The medal, designed by the Treasury and Labor Departments, will be presented by congressional leaders and permanently displayed at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Bronze duplicates may be sold to cover production costs, with proceeds going to the U.S. Mint. The bill is purely ceremonial, recognizing McGuire’s historical contributions to workers’ rights, the 8-hour workday, and labor union organization. It does not create new policy or affect current legislation.
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Introduced Aug 27, 2024
Last action Aug 27, 2024
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Aug 27, 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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Aug 27, 2024
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1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
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Donald Norcross
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Alma S. Adams
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Andrea Salinas
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Christopher R. Deluzio
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Daniel S. Goldman
DDemocratic
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Delia C. Ramirez
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Donald G. Davis
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Janice D. Schakowsky
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John Garamendi
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Linda T. Sánchez
DDemocratic
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Lori Trahan
DDemocratic
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