Edward J. Dwight, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
The summary
What this bill does
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.
Legislative timeline
From introduction
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced & referred to committee
Congressional support
Sponsors & Cosponsors
U.S. Representative - CO · D-CO
Roll-call vote
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The vote, by member
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Bill Metadata
| Congress | 119 |
| Bill Type | S |
| Bill Number | 734 |
| Origin Chamber | Senate |
| Current Status | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| Policy Area | Science, Technology, Communications |
| Primary Committee | Not assigned |
| Introduced | February 25, 2025 |
| Latest Action | February 25, 2025 |
| Cosponsors | 3 · House vote — · — views |