H.R. 8535 · 117th Congress · House

Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act

Active· Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently d…
Introduced
Jul 27, 22
Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, election as the first African American woman in Congress, and campaign to be the first African American to gain the nomination of a major political party for President of the United States.

Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it shall be available for display and research.