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Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act (S-2861) · Congress.wiki

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1 recorded

September 17, 2024

Passed

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

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Pennsylvaniarepresentative·Brian K. Fitzpatrick

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King, an American icon, in recognition of a remarkable life devoted to championing equal rights for all, in sports and in society.

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Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act

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Introduced September 20, 2023 by Kirsten Gillibrand · Last progress September 26, 2024

House Votes

308 Yea · 35 Not Voting · 87 No — 264 needed

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Senate Votes

Passed Unanimous Consent

May 8, 2024

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3627-3628; text: CR S3627-3628)

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Signed

September 26, 2024

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Action History

BecameLawSeptember 26, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-88.
BecameLawSeptember 26, 2024
Signed by President.
FloorSeptember 24, 2024
Presented to President.
FloorSeptember 17, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.