Medgar Wiley Evers Congressional Gold Medal Act

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74 cosponsors · 8 D, 66 R

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What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jan 7, 2015

Medgar Wiley Evers Congressional Gold Medal Act

Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Medgar Wiley Evers, in recognition of his contributions and sacrifice in the fight for racial equality in the United States. Requires the medal, following its award, to be given to the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, where it is to be available for display or temporary loan to be displayed elsewhere.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Medgar Wiley Evers Congressional Gold Medal Act

Latest action (Jan 7, 2015): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: House · Introduced: Jan 7, 2015

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.