Edward J. Dwight, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
Official title: A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Edward J. Dwight, Jr., the first African American astronaut candidate in the United States.
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What This Bill Does
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.
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- Library of CongressIntroduced in Senate
- SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Introduced
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