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S. 4243: Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act

Became LawPublic Law 118-150, signed Dec 12, 2024

  1. Introduced (completed)May 2, 2024
  2. Passed Senate (completed)Dec 3, 2024
  3. Passed House (completed)Dec 4, 2024
  4. To the President (completed)Dec 10, 2024
  5. Became law (completed)Dec 12, 2024

Summary

Public Law, Dec 12, 2024

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.

The act provides that the gold medal shall be given to and displayed at the Smithsonian Institution.

The act also authorizes duplicate medals to be cast in bronze and made available for sale.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

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  • S.Amdt. 3308Laphonza Butler D-CAAgreedDec 3, 2024Dec 3, 2024: Amendment SA 3308 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Cosponsors

69

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

470 points earned
  1. 1Laphonza Butler D-CA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reached a cosponsor milestone, discharged, passed Senate, passed House, became law; 1 amendment offered, 1 agreed10 events+194
  2. 2Tammy Baldwin D-WICosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  3. 2Michael Bennet D-COCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  4. 2Marsha Blackburn R-TNCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  5. 2Richard Blumenthal D-CTCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
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History

  1. Dec 12, 2024Signed by the President. Became Public Law 118-150.
  2. Dec 10, 2024Presented to the President.
  3. Dec 4, 2024Passed the House by voice vote.
  4. Dec 3, 2024Passed the Senate with an amendment by voice vote.
  5. May 2, 2024Introduced in the Senate by Laphonza Butler.
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  1. Dec 12, 2024Signed by President.
  2. Dec 12, 2024Became Public Law No: 118-150.
  3. Dec 10, 2024Presented to President.
  4. Dec 4, 2024Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. Dec 4, 2024Received in the House.
  6. Dec 4, 2024Held at the desk.
  7. Dec 4, 2024Mr. McHenry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  8. Dec 4, 2024Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6345-6349)
  9. Dec 4, 2024DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4243.
  10. Dec 4, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6345-6346)
  11. Dec 4, 2024On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6345-6346)
  12. Dec 4, 2024Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  13. Dec 3, 2024Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  14. Dec 3, 2024Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6786)
  15. Dec 3, 2024Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
  16. Dec 3, 2024Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S6786)
  17. May 2, 2024Introduced in Senate
  18. May 2, 2024Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.