H.R. 6672 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act
H.R. 6672 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Dec 7, 2023, sponsored by Jonathan L. Jackson with 82 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
- Dec 7, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 82
- Policy area
- Sports and Recreation
What it does
Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously in commemoration of Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor, in recognition of his significance to the nation as an athlete, role model, and equal rights advocate.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 63 Democrats, 19 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 7, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (Dec 7, 2023)
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