Edward J. Dwight, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
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Introduced
February 25, 2025
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February 25, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael F. BennetDemocratic(CO)
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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.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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