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Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act

Introduced: October 30, 2018 Introduced by: Jeffries, Hakeem S. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov

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Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, election as the first African American woman in Congress, and campaign to be the first African American to gain the nomination of a major political party for President of the United States.

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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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