HR 8735
Edward J. Dwight, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2024
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This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Edward J. Dwight, Jr., the first African-American astronaut candidate in the United States. The bill recognizes his historic service, his example of excellence overcoming racial barriers, and his contributions to art and Black history. It outlines the design, presentation, and disposition of the medal, as well as provisions for creating and selling duplicate bronze medals.
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