Edward J. Dwight, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025

Sponsored bySen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]CO· Introduced 25 February 2025

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

25 February 2025·1 year ago

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Introduced in Senate · Updated 6 August 2025

Edward J. Dwight, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025

This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Edward J. Dwight, Jr., the first African American astronaut candidate in the United States, in recognition of his historic service to the United States, his example of excellence during times of struggle and overt racism, and his contributions in art and Black history.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
25 February 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
25 February 2025 · IntroReferral

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4 cosponsors

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Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]CO

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Democrat250%
Republican125%
Independent125%

Democrat:Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]CA
Independent:Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]ME
Republican:Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]TX
Democrat:Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]CO

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Science, Technology, Communications

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