Edward J. Dwight, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
- Bill Number
- H.R. 1626
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-02-26: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Last Updated
- 2025-12-06T06:19:38Z
Official Summary
Edward J. Dwight, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Edward J. Dwight, Jr., the first African American astronaut candidate in the United States, in recognition of his historic service to the United States, his example of excellence during times of struggle and overt racism, and his contributions in art and Black history.
Sponsor
Recent Actions
- 2025-02-26: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 2025-02-26: Introduced in House
- 2025-02-26: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Edward J. Dwight, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025 — issued 2025-02-26 — PDF (10 pages)