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James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act

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Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-03-06
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47
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Michael Lawler
Michael Lawler
Republican · NY · Representative
Votes with party: 92.1% (661 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Abortion Rights$3k

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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2025-03-06

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would award the Congressional Gold Medal to James Earl Jones, one of America's most acclaimed actors known for his distinctive voice and roles in films, television, and theater spanning decades. This honor recognizes his significant contributions to American culture and the arts. The medal is one of the highest civilian honors Congress can bestow and would be presented to acknowledge his lifetime of artistic achievement.

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Arts, Culture, Religion
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