HR 1933 · 119th Congress · Arts, Culture, Religion

James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act

Introduced 2025-03-06· Sponsored by Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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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.(2025-03-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] [Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 1933 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1933 To award posthumously a congressional gold medal to James Earl Jones, an American icon, in recognition of a remarkable life in reshaping perceptions, dismantling racial barriers, and advocating for equal opportunities for people of all backgrounds in film and theatre. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 6, 2025 Mr. Lawler (for himself and Mr. Torres of New York) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To award posthumously a congressional gold medal to James Earl Jones, an American icon, in recognition of a remarkable life in reshaping perceptions, dismantling racial barriers, and advocating for equal opportunities for people of all backgrounds in film and theatre. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cit…

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Cosponsors (20)

12 Democrats8 Republicans