Bill · H.R. 3622· House(119-HR-3622)
Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Introduced
- 5/29/2025
- Last activity
- 5/29/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Donald Beyer
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Congressional Gold Medal Act," proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Joan Trumpauer Mulholland. The award recognizes her life-long commitment to social justice, equality, and her contributions through direct action and educational activities. The text details her history of challenging racial segregation through the civil rights movement, including her participation in the Freedom Rides and various sit-ins. It also notes her work as an educator and civil rights ambassador. The legislation authorizes the striking of a gold medal and allows for the sale of bronze duplicates.
Yes
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill honors the legacy of a civil rights figure who fought for Black equality.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill honors a civil rights leader whose life work was dedicated to racial equality.
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 Joan Trumpauer Mulholland: The bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize her unique and substantial contributions to American life through her commitment to social justice and equality (Section 3, subsection a).
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Preservation of History: The bill notes that Mulholland's secret diary, kept while in jail, is considered an important historical artifact of the Freedom Rider era (Section 2, finding 5).
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Public Access to Commemorative Items: The Secretary is authorized to strike and sell duplicate medals in bronze at a sufficient price to cover costs (Section s, Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are 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+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Joyce BeattyDemocrat · Ohio
Robin KellyDemocrat · Illinois
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
David ScottDemocrat · Georgia
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan