Bill > HR1933

This bill aims to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to James Earl Jones, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to American film and theatre. The bill highlights Jones' remarkable life journey, from overcoming a childhood stutter to becoming an iconic actor who broke racial barriers in the entertainment industry. It details his significant achievements, including his military service, Broadway performances, voice acting roles in famous films like Star Wars and The Lion King, and his status as one of the rare EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) winners. The legislation authorizes the Speaker of the House and the Senate President pro tempore to present a gold medal to Jones' son, Flynn Earl Jones, in recognition of his father's groundbreaking work in reshaping perceptions and advocating for equal opportunities across racial lines. Additionally, the bill allows the Treasury Secretary to strike the gold medal with appropriate emblems and inscriptions, and permits the production and sale of duplicate bronze medals to cover production costs. The medal will be considered a national medal and a numismatic item, with funding charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1933/all-info