S 409
Aretha Franklin Congressional Gold Medal Act
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Bill overview
This bill honors Aretha Franklin with a Congressional Gold Medal, recognizing her extraordinary musical legacy and contributions to American culture and civil rights. Congress finds that she was a pioneering artist, a recipient of numerous prestigious awards, and a philanthropist. Following the medal’s presentation, it will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution for public viewing and research.
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Kamala D. Harris
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Benjamin L. Cardin
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