S. 450 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021
S. 450 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Feb 25, 2021, sponsored by Richard Burr with 69 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 25, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 69
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Public law
- Public Law 117-334
What it does
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 This act provides for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley. After it is awarded, the medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard Burr (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 36 Democrats, 31 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2021
- Passed the SenateJan 10, 2022
- Passed the HouseDec 21, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 28, 2022
- Became lawJan 5, 2023
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-334. (Jan 5, 2023)
Other Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues bills in the 117th Congress
- S. 475: Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
- S. 3655: Civil Rights Cold Case Investigations Support Act of 2022
- H.R. 8404: Respect for Marriage Act
- H.R. 5: Equality Act
- H.J.Res. 17: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
- H.R. 40: Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
- H.J.Res. 64: Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution
- S. 393: Equality Act
- H.R. 1011: Life at Conception Act
- H.R. 1348: To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their…
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