Bill · H.R. 1817· House(119-HR-1817)

Arturo Alfonso Schomburg Congressional Gold Medal Act

Age: 73 years

New York

Introduced: 3/3/2025
Last activity: 3/3/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Nydia Velázquez
Cosponsors: - 12 - 0

Arts, Culture, Religion

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Arturo Alfonso Schomburg Congressional Gold Medal Act'', proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Arturo Alfonso Schomburg. This award recognizes his pioneering work in collecting and preserving the history and culture of the African diaspora. The medal is to be struck by the Secretary of the Treasury with suitable emblems and inscriptions. Following the presentation, the gold medal will be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution. The bill also allows for the striking and sale of duplicate bronze medals.

Yes

Would Black Americans be better off under this?+8
The bill honors a significant figure in Black history and provides a medal for display at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+7
The bill recognizes the legacy of Arturo Alfonso Schomburg and his work in preserving the history of the African diaspora.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+3
The bill promotes the display of historical items in major institutions like the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.