Civil Rights Legacy of Medgar Wiley Evers Congressional Gold Medal Act
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Civil Rights Legacy of Medgar Wiley Evers Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Myrlie Evers-Williams in recognition of the contributions and sacrifice that she and her husband, assassinated civil rights leader Medgar Wiley Evers, made in the fight for racial equality in the United States. Following its award, the medal shall be given to the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, where it is to be available for display or for temporary loan to be displayed elsewhere.
What just happenedApr 25, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 25, 2017
- Apr 25, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Financial Services Committee - Apr 25, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 25, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House