S 734
119th Congress
Senate
Science, Technology, Communications
Edward J. Dwight, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
Introduced: February 25, 2025
Introduced by:
Bennet, Michael F.
Democratic
· Colorado
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Became law
Feb 25, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced in Senate
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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.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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