HR 1831
118th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Athletes
Congressional tributes
Professional sports
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's rights
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King, an American icon, in recognition of a remarkable life devoted to championing equal rights for all, in sports and in society.
Introduced: March 28, 2023
Introduced by:
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Republican
· Pennsylvania
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 28, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Mar 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King in recognition of her courageous and groundbreaking leadership in advancing equal rights for women in athletics, education, and society.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Committees of jurisdiction
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