H.R. 5022 · 117th Congress
To posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Mahatma Gandhi in recognition of his contributions to the Nation by the promotion of nonviolence.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Carolyn Maloney
- Introduced
- 2021-08-13
- Latest action
- 2021-08-13 · Introduced in House
Summary
This bill directs Congress to present a Congressional Gold Medal to Mahatma Gandhi in recognition of his promotion of nonviolence. The Department of the Treasury must design and produce the medal and is authorized to sell bronze duplicates. The Smithsonian Institution shall display the medal and make it available for research.