H.R. 1355 · 116th Congress
To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Simeon Booker in recognition of his achievements in the field of journalism, including his reporting during the Civil Rights movement and his social and political commentary.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Tim Ryan
- Introduced
- 2019-02-25
- Latest action
- 2019-02-25 · Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Subjects
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
News media and reporting
Smithsonian Institution