Bill · H.R. 5309· House(119-HR-5309)

Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025

Age: 83 years

Connecticut

Introduced: 9/11/2025
Last activity: 9/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsored by: Rosa DeLauro
Cosponsors: - 188 - 21

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025'', seeks to posthumously award a congressional gold medal to Constance Baker Motley. The legislation recognizes her service and contributions to the United States, including her work as a civil rights attorney and a federal judge. The President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House are authorized to arrange the award. The Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with designing and striking the gold medal, which must include her image and name. The medal is to be presented to her son, Joel Motley III, and her niece, Constance Royster.

Yes

Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill recognizes the legacy of a pioneering African-American woman and civil rights leader.
Would women be better off under this?+5
The bill commemorates the achievements of a trailblazing female judge and public official.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill honors Constance Baker Motley, a prominent civil rights attorney who fought to dismantle segregation.