Bill116th CongressFiled May 19, 2020Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
H.R. 6944
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King, in recognition of her contribution to the Nation and her courageous and groundbreaking leadership advancing equal rights for women and the LGBTQ community in athletics, education, and our society.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 19, 2020)
This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King in recognition of her courageous and groundbreaking leadership advancing equal rights for women and the LGBTQ community in athletics, education, and our society.
What just happenedMay 19, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47](D-CA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseMay 19, 2020
- May 19, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Introduced in House