S. 2861 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act
S. 2861 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Sep 20, 2023, sponsored by Kirsten E. Gillibrand with 68 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 20, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 68
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Public law
- Public Law 118-88
What it does
Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act 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
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 45 Democrats, 20 Republicans, 3 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 20, 2023
- Passed the SenateMay 8, 2024
- Passed the HouseSep 17, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentSep 24, 2024
- Became lawSep 26, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-88. (Sep 26, 2024)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 17, 2024 · Passed308–87
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal ActHouse · Sep 17, 2024
Other Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues bills in the 118th Congress
- 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
- H.R. 782: Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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