Bill · H.R. 1369· House(119-HR-1369)

President Jimmy Carter Congressional Gold Medal Act

Age: 79 years

Georgia

Introduced: 2/14/2025
Last activity: 2/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsored by: Sanford Bishop
Cosponsors: - 20 - 3

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "President Jimmy Carter Congressional Gold Medal Act," aims to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to former President Jimmy Carter. The medal is intended to recognize his service to the United States. The Secretary of the Treasury is responsible for designing and striking the gold medal, which will feature Carter's name and image. After the presentation, the gold medal will be given to the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Additionally, the Secretary is permitted to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the medal.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The bill honors a legacy dedicated to housing improvement and fighting neglected tropical diseases which disproportionately affect low-income populations.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The medal will be given to the Carter Center located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+1
The sale of duplicate bronze medals generates revenue for the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.