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US HB1933

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Lawler

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Financial Services3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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