James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill authorizes a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal for actor James Earl Jones to recognize his career achievements in theater and film. It directs the Treasury Secretary to strike a gold medal bearing his name, which will be presented to his son, Flynn Earl Jones, following Jones' passing. The bill also permits the sale of bronze duplicates to cover costs. As a ceremonial honor with no policy changes, it does not affect legislation or government operations.
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Mar 6, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Mar 6, 2025
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Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 47 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Michael Lawler
RRepublican
Co
Aaron Bean
RRepublican
Co
Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew R. Garbarino
RRepublican
Co
Angie Craig
DDemocratic
Co
Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
Co
Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
Co
Daniel S. Goldman
DDemocratic
Co
David G. Valadao
RRepublican
Co
David Rouzer
RRepublican
Co
Donald G. Davis
DDemocratic
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