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Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA119th CongressHR-4083| House 
| Updated: 6/23/2025
Jonathan L. Jackson

Jonathan L. Jackson

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (60)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor , a legendary figure in American sports history. The recognition honors his exceptional contributions as an athlete, trailblazer, role model, and unwavering advocate for equal rights. Born in 1878, Taylor overcame immense racial prejudice to become a world champion cyclist, setting numerous records and inspiring generations. The legislation details Taylor's remarkable life, from his early start in cycling and acquiring the nickname "Major" to his professional debut and subsequent world championship title in 1899. He consistently faced and overcame significant racial discrimination, including exclusion from competitions and physical threats, yet maintained his dignity and good sportsmanship. The bill mandates that the gold medal, once struck with suitable emblems and inscriptions, be presented to his great-granddaughter, Karen Donovan, and also authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals to the public.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6672
Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Jun 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6672
    Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • June 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Sports and Recreation

Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA119th CongressHR-4083| House 
| Updated: 6/23/2025
This bill proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor , a legendary figure in American sports history. The recognition honors his exceptional contributions as an athlete, trailblazer, role model, and unwavering advocate for equal rights. Born in 1878, Taylor overcame immense racial prejudice to become a world champion cyclist, setting numerous records and inspiring generations. The legislation details Taylor's remarkable life, from his early start in cycling and acquiring the nickname "Major" to his professional debut and subsequent world championship title in 1899. He consistently faced and overcame significant racial discrimination, including exclusion from competitions and physical threats, yet maintained his dignity and good sportsmanship. The bill mandates that the gold medal, once struck with suitable emblems and inscriptions, be presented to his great-granddaughter, Karen Donovan, and also authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals to the public.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6672
Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Jun 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6672
    Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • June 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jonathan L. Jackson

Jonathan L. Jackson

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (60)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

Sports and Recreation

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