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US HB1933
Bill
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Lawler
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AI Summary
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Posthumously awards a Congressional Gold Medal to James Earl Jones (1931-2022) for his contributions to film and theatre and advocacy for equal opportunities for people of all backgrounds
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Medal to be presented by the Speaker of the House and President pro tempore of the Senate, with the gold medal given to his son Flynn Earl Jones
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Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicate medals at cost-covering prices, with proceeds deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund
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Recognizes Jones's career achievements including EGOT status (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony), the 1992 National Medal of Arts, 2002 Kennedy Center Honors, and having a Broadway theater renamed in his honor in 2022
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Notes Jones's military service from 1953, completing Ranger School at Fort Benning and serving as a first lieutenant before pursuing his acting career
Legislative Description
James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act
Arts, culture, religion
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
3/6/2025