HR 1933 United States House · 119th Congress

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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Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Last action Mar 6, 2025
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1 primary · 47 co-sponsors

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Photo of Michael Lawler
Michael Lawler
RRepublican
NY
17
Co
Photo of Aaron Bean
Aaron Bean
RRepublican
FL
4
Co
Photo of Adriano Espaillat
Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
NY
13
Co
Photo of Andrew R. Garbarino
Andrew R. Garbarino
RRepublican
NY
2
Co
Photo of Angie Craig
Angie Craig
DDemocratic
MN
2
Co
Photo of Bennie G. Thompson
Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
MS
2
Co
Photo of Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
NJ
12
Co
Photo of Daniel S. Goldman
Daniel S. Goldman
DDemocratic
NY
10
Co
Photo of David G. Valadao
David G. Valadao
RRepublican
CA
22
Co
Photo of David Rouzer
David Rouzer
RRepublican
NC
7
Co
Photo of Donald G. Davis
Donald G. Davis
DDemocratic
NC
1