HR 1626
Edward J. Dwight, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
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.
Bill status
- Status
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Rep. Joe Neguse [D-CO-2]
- Cosponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Introduced
- 2025-02-26
- Latest action
- 2025-02-26: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Committee referrals
Recent actions
- 2025-02-26: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 2025-02-26: Introduced in House
- 2025-02-26: Introduced in House