119th Congress · introduced in the Senate · Feb 25, 2025
Edward J. Dwight, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
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Latest action (Feb 25, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Edward J. Dwight, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Edward J. Dwight, Jr., the first African American astronaut candidate in the United States, in recognition of his historic service to the United States, his example of excellence during times of struggle and overt racism, and his contributions in art and Black history.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Introduced in Senate
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