S. 2861
118th Congress
Senate
Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act
Official title: A bill 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.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
AthletesCongressional tributesProfessional sportsSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationWomen's rights
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18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 26, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-88.
Sep 26, 2024
Signed by President.
Sep 24, 2024
Presented to President.
Sep 17, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 308 - 87 (Roll no. 419). (text: CR H5250-5251)
Sep 17, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 17, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5289-5290)
Sep 17, 2024
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 17, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2861.
Sep 17, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5250-5253)
Sep 17, 2024
Mrs. Kim (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 10, 2024
Held at the desk.
May 10, 2024
Received in the House.
May 9, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 8, 2024
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
May 8, 2024
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3627-3628; text: CR S3627-3628)
May 8, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3627-3628; text: CR S3627-3628)
Sep 20, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sep 20, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2024 | House · vote #419 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 308–87 | See who voted → |
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Became Public Law No: 118-88.
Plain-English summary
Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act
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.
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Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
61
Brown, Sherrod
Cardin, Ben
Menendez, Robert
D
Peters, Gary C.
I
Sanders, Bernard
D
Welch, Peter
D
Baldwin, Tammy
D
Blumenthal, Richard
D
Cantwell, Maria
D
Cortez Masto, Catherine
R
Cramer, Kevin
R
Ernst, Joni
R
Fischer, Deb
R
Graham, Lindsey
D
Hickenlooper, John W.
D
Kelly, Mark
D
Klobuchar, Amy
R
Lee, Mike
D
Luján, Ben Ray
D
Markey, Edward J.
Mullin, Markwayne
D
Murphy, Christopher
D
Ossoff, Jon
D
Reed, Jack
R
Ricketts, Pete
D
Rosen, Jacky
D
Schatz, Brian
D
Shaheen, Jeanne
D
Smith, Tina
R
Sullivan, Dan
R
Thune, John
R
Tuberville, Tommy
D
Van Hollen, Chris
D
Warner, Mark R.
D
Warnock, Raphael G.
D
Warren, Elizabeth
D
Whitehouse, Sheldon
D
Wyden, Ron
R
Young, Todd
R
Murkowski, Lisa
D
Booker, Cory A.
R
Grassley, Chuck
D
Hassan, Margaret Wood
D
Merkley, Jeff
R
Blackburn, Marsha
D
Coons, Christopher A.
D
Duckworth, Tammy
D
Durbin, Richard J.
D
Heinrich, Martin
D
Murray, Patty
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2861: Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-2861/
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