HR 1831 · 118th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King, an American icon, in recognition of a remarkable life devoted to championing equal rights for all, in sports and in society.

Introduced 2023-03-28· Sponsored by Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]· House

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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.(2023-03-28)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King in recognition of her courageous and groundbreaking leadership in advancing equal rights for women in athletics, education, and society.…

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Cosponsors (20)

14 Democrats6 Republicans
Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]NJ
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]NY
Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42]CA
Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]NY
Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]CA
Rep. Garcia, Mike [R-CA-27]CA
Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22]FL
Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]CA
Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]NY
Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45]CA
Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]NY
Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]GA
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]NJ
Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]PA
Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]NH
Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]NV
Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]GA
Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]NY
Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]FL
Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]NJ