House Bill 1831
118th Congress(2023-2024)
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King, an American icon, in recognition of a remarkable life devoted to championing equal rights for all, in sports and in society.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 28, 2023
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1831
Congress
118
Policy Area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Primary focus of measure is discrimination on basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, health or disability; First Amendment rights; due process and equal protection; abortion rights; privacy. Measures concerning abortion rights and procedures may fall under Health policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
March 28, 2023
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03/28/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
03/28/2023
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 24, 2024 8:05:33 AM