S. 4243 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act
S. 4243 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on May 2, 2024, sponsored by Laphonza R. Butler with 69 co-sponsors.
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
- May 2, 2024
- Co-sponsors
- 69
- Policy area
- Congress
- Public law
- Public Law 118-150
What it does
Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act This act provides for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, including election as the first African American woman in Congress.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Laphonza R. Butler (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 46 Democrats, 19 Republicans, 4 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 2, 2024
- Passed the SenateDec 3, 2024
- Passed the HouseDec 4, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentDec 10, 2024
- Became lawDec 12, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-150. (Dec 12, 2024)
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