To posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Shirley Chisholm.

United States115th CongressHR-7107House of Representatives
Updated: Oct 30, 2018

Summary

Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill 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, election as the first African American woman in Congress, and campaign to be the first African American to gain the nomination of a major political party for President of the United States.

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  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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