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S 2861 118th Congress Senate Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Athletes Congressional tributes Professional sports Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination Women's rights

Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act

Introduced: March 20, 2024 Introduced by: Gillibrand, Kirsten E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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
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
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)
May 8, 2024
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–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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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.

What's happening now September 26, 2024

Became Public Law No: 118-88.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1831 Related bill To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King, an American icon, in recognition of a remarkable life devoted …
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Lobbying activity 6

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 Cosponsors 58
All 58 Democratic 36 Republican 18 Independent 2
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Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Apr 17, 2024
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Apr 17, 2024
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · Apr 17, 2024
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Apr 10, 2024
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Apr 10, 2024
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Apr 10, 2024
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Cortez Masto, Catherine
Nevada · Apr 10, 2024
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Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Apr 10, 2024
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Ernst, Joni
Iowa · Apr 10, 2024
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Fischer, Deb
Nebraska · Apr 10, 2024
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Apr 10, 2024
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Hickenlooper, John W.
Colorado · Apr 10, 2024
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Kelly, Mark
Arizona · Apr 10, 2024
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Apr 10, 2024
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Lee, Mike
Utah · Apr 10, 2024
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Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Apr 10, 2024
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Apr 10, 2024
Mullin, Markwayne
· Apr 10, 2024
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Apr 10, 2024
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Ossoff, Jon
Georgia · Apr 10, 2024
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Apr 10, 2024
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Ricketts, Pete
Nebraska · Apr 10, 2024
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Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Apr 10, 2024
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Schatz, Brian
Hawaii · Apr 10, 2024
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Apr 10, 2024
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Apr 10, 2024
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Sullivan, Dan
Alaska · Apr 10, 2024
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Thune, John
South Dakota · Apr 10, 2024
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Tuberville, Tommy
Alabama · Apr 10, 2024
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Apr 10, 2024
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Warner, Mark R.
Virginia · Apr 10, 2024
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Warnock, Raphael G.
Georgia · Apr 10, 2024
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Apr 10, 2024
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Apr 10, 2024
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Apr 10, 2024
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Young, Todd
Indiana · Apr 10, 2024
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Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · Mar 20, 2024
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Mar 14, 2024
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Mar 14, 2024
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Hassan, Margaret Wood
New Hampshire · Mar 14, 2024
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Mar 14, 2024
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Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Mar 8, 2024
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Mar 8, 2024
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Mar 8, 2024
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Mar 8, 2024
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Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Mar 8, 2024
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Mar 7, 2024
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Padilla, Alex
California · Feb 28, 2024
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Jan 10, 2024
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Britt, Katie Boyd
Alabama · Dec 19, 2023
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