S 514 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2023

This bill authorizes Congress to award a gold medal in honor of Constance Baker Motley, a pioneering civil rights lawyer and the first African-American woman appointed to a federal judgeship. The medal will be presented posthumously to her son, Joel Motley III, and niece, Constance Royster, by congressional leaders. The bill directs the U.S. Treasury to design and strike the medal (featuring Motley's image and name) and permits the sale of bronze duplicates to cover production costs, with proceeds going to the U.S. Mint. This is a commemorative measure recognizing Motley's legacy, not a policy change affecting public programs or regulations.
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Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 16, 2023
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Feb 16, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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