A bill to award posthumously the Congressional Gold Medal to Shirley Chisholm.
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 made available for sale.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6786)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S6786)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Mr. McHenry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6345-6349)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4243.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6345-6346)
Enacted as Public Law 118-150
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6345-6346)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 118-150.
Became Public Law No: 118-150.