H.R. 3032 · 116th Congress
Maya Angelou Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Joyce Beatty
- Introduced
- 2019-05-28
- Latest action
- 2019-05-28 · Introduced in House
Summary
Maya Angelou Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Maya Angelou in recognition of her achievements and contributions to American culture and the civil rights movement.
The medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution and will be available for display and research and can be loaned, as appropriate, for display elsewhere.