HR 1626
119th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
Edward J. Dwight, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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