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- H.R.1968
H.R.1968: Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 28, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 28, 2019
- See the eight similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
219 (211 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 28, 2019
Bill 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....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 28, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| March 28, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) |