HR 4972 · 113th Congress · Sports and Recreation

Althea Gibson Excellence Act

Introduced 2014-06-25· Sponsored by Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.(2014-06-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Althea Gibson Excellence Act - Requires that arrangements be made for the posthumous presentation of a congressional gold medal in commemoration of Althea Gibson in recognition of her achievements in athletics and her commitment to ending racial discrimination and prejudice within the world of athletics.…

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Cosponsors (6)

6 Democrats
Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]IN
Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]MD
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-13]NY
Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]MS
Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4]MD