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Edward J. Dwight, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 by Rep. Joe Neguse
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Latest action · Feb 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
What it does
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Edward J. Dwight, Jr., the first African American astronaut candidate in the United States, in recognition of his historic service to the United States, his example of excellence during times of struggle and overt racism, and his contributions in art and Black history.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
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