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James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA119th CongressHR-1933| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (46)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Vince Fong (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Aaron Bean (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Ken Calvert (Republican)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)George Latimer (Democratic)Pat Fallon (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill authorizes the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the esteemed actor James Earl Jones. The medal is intended to recognize his profound contributions to the United States, particularly his achievements in reshaping perceptions, dismantling racial barriers, and advocating for equal opportunities for people of all backgrounds in film and theatre. Congress finds that Jones led a remarkable life, overcoming personal challenges like a severe stutter to become an American icon. Throughout his career, James Earl Jones was celebrated for his independence, activism, and groundbreaking achievements, earning numerous accolades including an Honorary Academy Award, multiple Tony Awards, and Emmy Awards. He is widely recognized for his iconic voice roles, such as Mufasa and Darth Vader, and for his powerful performances in plays like "The Great White Hope." The bill directs the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the gold medal, which will feature an image and inscription of James Earl Jones. Following its presentation by the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate, the gold medal will be given to his son, Flynn Earl Jones. Additionally, the bill permits the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals to the public. Funds from these sales will be deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund, which will also cover the costs associated with producing the medals.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8231
James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8231
    James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA119th CongressHR-1933| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
This bill authorizes the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the esteemed actor James Earl Jones. The medal is intended to recognize his profound contributions to the United States, particularly his achievements in reshaping perceptions, dismantling racial barriers, and advocating for equal opportunities for people of all backgrounds in film and theatre. Congress finds that Jones led a remarkable life, overcoming personal challenges like a severe stutter to become an American icon. Throughout his career, James Earl Jones was celebrated for his independence, activism, and groundbreaking achievements, earning numerous accolades including an Honorary Academy Award, multiple Tony Awards, and Emmy Awards. He is widely recognized for his iconic voice roles, such as Mufasa and Darth Vader, and for his powerful performances in plays like "The Great White Hope." The bill directs the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the gold medal, which will feature an image and inscription of James Earl Jones. Following its presentation by the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate, the gold medal will be given to his son, Flynn Earl Jones. Additionally, the bill permits the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals to the public. Funds from these sales will be deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund, which will also cover the costs associated with producing the medals.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8231
James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8231
    James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (46)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Vince Fong (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Aaron Bean (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Ken Calvert (Republican)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)George Latimer (Democratic)Pat Fallon (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Financial Services Committee

Arts, Culture, Religion

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