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Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act

Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act

This act provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King in recognition of her courageous and groundbreaking leadership in advancing equal rights for women in athletics, education, and society. 

Became Public Law No: 118-88.

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY](D-NY)Sponsor
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    Became Public Law No: 118-88.

  2. BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 118-88.

  3. PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 308 - 87 (Roll no. 419). (text: CR H5250-5251)

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    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 308 - 87 (Roll no. 419). (text: CR H5250-5251)

  10. FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5289-5290)

  11. FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2861.

  13. FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5250-5253)

  14. FloorH30300

    Mrs. Kim (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3627-3628; text: CR S3627-3628)

  19. Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3627-3628; text: CR S3627-3628)

  20. Discharge

    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  21. Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  22. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  23. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Sep 26, 202449

Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act

This act provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King in recognition of her courageous and groundbreaking leadership in advancing equal rights for women in athletics, education, and society. 

May 8, 202455

Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King in recognition of her courageous and groundbreaking leadership in advancing equal rights for women in athletics, education, and society.

Sep 20, 202300

Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King in recognition of her courageous and groundbreaking leadership in advancing equal rights for women in athletics, education, and society.