S 734
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
- Sen. Michael F. Bennet [D-CO]
- Cosponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Introduced
- 2025-02-25
- Latest action
- 2025-02-25: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Committee referrals
Recent actions
- 2025-02-25: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 2025-02-25: Introduced in Senate