Bill · H.R. 1933· House(119-HR-1933)

James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act

Age: 40 years

New York

Introduced: 3/6/2025
Last activity: 3/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsored by: Michael Lawler
Cosponsors: - 16 - 31

Arts, Culture, Religion

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act'', seeks to posthumously award a congressional gold medal to James Earl Jones. It recognizes his life as an American icon who reshaped perceptions and advocated for equal opportunities in film and theatre. The Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate are tasked with arranging the presentation. The Secretary of the Treasury will design and strike the gold medal featuring Jones' image and name. Following the presentation, the gold medal is to be given to his son, Flynn Earl Jones.

Yes

Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill honors the life and achievements of James Earl Jones, a significant African American cultural icon.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill recognizes Jones's legacy in dismantling racial barriers in film and theatre.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2
The bill notes James Earl Jones's service as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army.