Muhammad Ali Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill would honor Muhammad Ali with a Congressional Gold Medal after his death, recognizing his achievements in sports, civil rights, and humanitarian work . The Treasury would make the medal and then give it to his wife, Lonnie Ali. Bronze copies could be sold to the public to cover costs. Money to make the medals would come from the U.S. Mint’s fund, and any sales would go back into that fund .

Key points

• Who is affected: Muhammad Ali’s family (receives the medal), and the public (can buy bronze copies).
• What changes: Congress authorizes one gold medal for Ali; the Treasury mints it; bronze duplicates may be sold to pay for production; funds used and sales deposited through the U.S. Mint’s fund .
• Why: To honor Ali’s legacy as a champion boxer and a leader for peace, equality, and community service.