H.R. 7107 · 115th Congress
Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Hakeem Jeffries
- Introduced
- 2018-10-30
- Latest action
- 2018-10-30 · Introduced in House
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.