H.R. 8535 · 117th Congress
Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Barbara Lee
- Introduced
- 2022-07-27
- Latest action
- 2022-07-27 · 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.
Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it shall be available for display and research.