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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad Ali, in recognition of his contributions to the United States.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad Ali in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the United States. The bill provides extensive background on Ali's life, highlighting his remarkable achievements both in and out of the boxing ring, including his Olympic success, three-time heavyweight championship, and pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement. It details his principled stand against the Vietnam War, his humanitarian efforts, and his global impact as a peace advocate, including diplomatic missions, supporting various charitable organizations, and being named a UN Messenger of Peace. The bill authorizes the Speaker of the House and the Senate President pro tempore to present a gold medal designed by the Secretary of the Treasury to honor Ali, with the medal to be subsequently given to his wife, Lonnie Ali. Additionally, the bill allows for the striking and sale of duplicate bronze medals to cover production costs, and specifies that these medals will be considered national medals and numismatic items. The legislation also provides for funding through the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund, ensuring that the costs of creating the medal are covered. The bill serves as a comprehensive tribute to Muhammad Ali's legacy as an athlete, activist, humanitarian, and global icon who transcended sports to become a symbol of courage, conviction, and compassion.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (87)
André Carson (D)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Aaron Bean (R),
Joyce Beatty (D),
Wesley Bell (D),
Sanford Bishop (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
Troy Carter (D),
Kathy Castor (D),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Rick Crawford (R),
Jasmine Crockett (D),
Sharice Davids (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Byron Donalds (R),
Dwight Evans (D),
Teresa Fernandez (D),
Shomari Figures (D),
Valerie Foushee (D),
Maxwell Frost (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Al Green (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Josh Harder (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Steven Horsford (D),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Julie Johnson (D),
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D),
Bill Keating (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Greg Landsman (D),
John Larson (D),
George Latimer (D),
Summer Lee (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Ryan Mackenzie (R),
John Mannion (D),
Kristen McDonald Rivet (D),
Morgan McGarvey (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
LaMonica McIver (D),
Gregory Meeks (D),
Kweisi Mfume (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Jared Moskowitz (D),
Frank Mrvan (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Burgess Owens (R),
Stacey Plaskett (D),
Ayanna Pressley (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Luz Rivas (D),
María Salazar (R),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
David Scott (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Marilyn Strickland (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Ritchie Torres (D),
Sylvester Turner (D),
Juan Vargas (D),
Marc Veasey (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (on 01/16/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/485/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr485/BILLS-119hr485ih.pdf |
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