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. 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…
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The Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act authorizes the awarding of a Congressional Gold Medal to Shirley Chisholm in recognition of her historic service as the first Black woman elected to Congress and her pioneering work in civil rights and women's rights advocacy. The bill, designated as S 4243 in the 118th Congress, was signed into law. Vote data for this legislation is not yet available.
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Bill data: Congress.gov · 117th–119th Congress (2021–present)
Vote records: House Clerk / Senate · 2021–present
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