Edward J. Dwight, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025

This bill authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal for Edward J. Dwight, Jr., the first African-American astronaut candidate (1961), to recognize his historic service as a test pilot and aerospace researcher, his example of excellence during the Civil Rights Era despite racial barriers, and his later contributions to art and Black history. The medal would be presented by Congress to Dwight (or his heir if unavailable) as a commemorative honor. It does not create new policy but formally acknowledges his legacy through a single gold medal and authorized bronze duplicates for sale.