House Bill 7107
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 30, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7107
Congress
115
Policy Area
Congress
Congress
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill provides for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, election as the first African American woman in Congress, and campaign to be the first African American to gain the nomination of a major political party for President of the United States.
October 30, 2018
10/30/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
10/30/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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