Bill · S. 4909· Senate(119-S-4909)
Artemis II Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Introduced
- 6/24/2026
- Last activity
- 6/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Kelly
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Artemis II Congressional Gold Medal Act," aims to honor the crew members of the Artemis II Mission. It authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to each crew member to recognize their role in advancing human space exploration. The Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate will arrange the presentation of these medals. The Secretary of the Treasury is responsible for designing and striking the gold medals, which must depict the four-astronaut crew. Additionally, the bill allows for the creation of bronze duplicate medals for sale.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+1
The bill celebrates the milestone of the first Black astronaut to travel beyond low Earth orbit.
Would white Americans be better off under this?+1
The bill honors a mission that includes several highly experienced American astronauts.
Would women be better off under this?+1
The bill recognizes significant female achievements in space exploration and mission leadership.
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 Achievement: The bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to each of the crew members of the Artemis II Mission in recognition of their contributions to advancing human space exploration (Section 3).
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Public Availability of Commemorative Items: The Secretary is permitted to strike and sell duplicate medals in bronze, allowing others to purchase these items at a price meant to cover production costs (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+1Good For White Americans+1Good For Women+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+1Improves Racial Equity+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- 6/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
Deb FischerRepublican · Nebraska
Jerry MoranRepublican · Kansas
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska
Tim SheehyRepublican · Montana
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland