Bill · H.R. 1626· House(119-HR-1626)
Edward J. Dwight, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/26/2025
- Last activity
- 2/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Joe Neguse
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Edward J. Dwight, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025'', seeks to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Edward J. Dwight, Jr. He is recognized as the first African-American astronaut candidate in the United States. The legislation honors his historic service, his excellence during times of racism, and his contributions to art and Black history. The Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate are responsible for arranging the presentation of a single gold medal. The Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with designing and striking the medal.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill commemorates a significant figure in Black history and the first African-American astronaut candidate.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill honors the historic achievements of the first African-American astronaut candidate, recognizing his struggle against overt racism.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The bill provides national recognition for the service of a military pilot and Air Force officer.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Historic Achievement: The bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Edward J. Dwight, Jr. in recognition of his service as the first African-American astronaut candidate, his excellence during times of overt racism, and his contributions to art and Black history (Section 3, subsection a).
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Preservation of History through Commemorative Items: The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals of the gold medal (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+5Good For Veterans+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- 2/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Introduced in House
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