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Arturo Alfonso Schomburg Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA119th CongressHR-1817| House 
| Updated: 3/3/2025
Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (12)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Arturo Alfonso Schomburg Congressional Gold Medal Act," authorizes the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Arturo Alfonso Schomburg. This honor recognizes his groundbreaking work in meticulously collecting and preserving the rich history and culture of the African diaspora, a lifelong endeavor inspired by a childhood challenge to the notion that people of African descent lacked history. The legislation directs the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the medal with suitable emblems and inscriptions. Following its presentation, the gold medal will be entrusted to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution for display and research. Congress also expresses its desire for the Smithsonian to make the medal available for exhibition at other locations pertinent to Schomburg's legacy, ensuring broader public access to this recognition of his profound contributions.
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Mar 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2025
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.
  • March 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2025
    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.

Arts, Culture, Religion

Arturo Alfonso Schomburg Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA119th CongressHR-1817| House 
| Updated: 3/3/2025
This bill, titled the "Arturo Alfonso Schomburg Congressional Gold Medal Act," authorizes the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Arturo Alfonso Schomburg. This honor recognizes his groundbreaking work in meticulously collecting and preserving the rich history and culture of the African diaspora, a lifelong endeavor inspired by a childhood challenge to the notion that people of African descent lacked history. The legislation directs the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the medal with suitable emblems and inscriptions. Following its presentation, the gold medal will be entrusted to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution for display and research. Congress also expresses its desire for the Smithsonian to make the medal available for exhibition at other locations pertinent to Schomburg's legacy, ensuring broader public access to this recognition of his profound contributions.
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Timeline
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2025
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.
  • March 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2025
    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.
Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (12)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Financial Services Committee

Arts, Culture, Religion

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted