HR 1077
Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2023
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This bill honors Constance Baker Motley, a pioneering civil rights attorney, judge, and elected official, with a Congressional Gold Medal. It recognizes her decades-long fight for equality and justice, including her pivotal role in the Brown v. Board of Education case and her groundbreaking achievements as the first African-American woman judge in the federal court system. The bill authorizes the creation of a gold medal and the sale of bronze duplicates to commemorate her legacy.
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Abigail Davis Spanberger
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