H.R. 1831 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
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.
H.R. 1831 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Mar 28, 2023, sponsored by Brian K. Fitzpatrick with 296 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
- Mar 28, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 296
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 207 Democrats, 89 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 28, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (Mar 28, 2023)
More bills from Brian K. Fitzpatrick in the 118th Congress
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
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