S734Referred to Committee

Edward J. Dwight, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025

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Introduced
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3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-02-25
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Michael F. Bennet
Michael F. Bennet
Democrat · CO · Senator
Votes with party: 82.1% (776 recorded votes)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

2025-02-25

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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.

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Science, Technology, Communications
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