H.R. 1244 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
The original legislation awarding a historic Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Africans and their descendants enslaved within our country from August 20, 1619, to December 6, 1865
H.R. 1244 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Feb 28, 2023, sponsored by Al Green with 125 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 28, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 125
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
The original legislation awarding a historic Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Africans and their descendants enslaved within our country from August 20, 1619, to December 6, 1865 This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the enslaved persons collectively in recognition of their service as the greatest contributors to the foundation of America's economic greatness.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Al Green (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 124 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 28, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for (Feb 28, 2023)
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Other Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues bills in the 118th Congress
- S. 2861: Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act
- S.J.Res. 4: A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
- S. 5: Equality Act
- H.R. 15: Equality Act
- H.J.Res. 25: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
- H.J.Res. 82: Expressing the sense of Congress that the article of amendment commonly known as the "Equal Rights…
- H.J.Res. 84: Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution
- H.R. 431: Life at Conception Act
- S. 613: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023
- H.R. 734: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023
Committees
- Budget Committee
- Committee on House Administration
- Financial Services Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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