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HR 8760118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Reverend James Lawson, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act

Policy Area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Aug 29, 2024
Latest Action Date
Jun 14, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Executive Summary

The Reverend James Lawson, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Reverend James Lawson, Jr. The bill recognizes his contributions, presumably in the area of civil rights and minority issues, although the official summary and full text are not provided. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Financial Services but ultimately failed or expired without further action.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to honor Reverend James Lawson, Jr. with the Congressional Gold Medal but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired in the 118th Congress.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill proposes awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Reverend James Lawson, Jr.
  • It was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.
  • The bill was referred to the House Committee on Financial Services and did not progress further.
Who Benefits?

['Reverend James Lawson, Jr.', 'Civil rights and minority communities symbolically through recognition', 'Congressional Gold Medal program as part of its honoree roster']

Potential Concerns

['No official summary or full text is available to assess specific implementation or cost details.', "The bill’s referral to the Financial Services Committee may involve considerations related to the medal's production or funding, but details are not provided.", 'Lack of further legislative action suggests limited prioritization or competing legislative demands.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. It aligns with the policy area of civil rights and minority issues, reflecting congressional efforts to honor individuals who have made significant contributions in these fields. The bill did not advance beyond committee referral and expired, indicating it did not receive sufficient legislative momentum during the session.

Hidden Impact Review

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Indirect Effects

['Recognition of Reverend James Lawson, Jr. may enhance public awareness of civil rights history and minority contributions.', 'The awarding of the Congressional Gold Medal could encourage similar honors for other civil rights leaders.', 'The bill’s failure to advance may reflect legislative prioritization challenges for commemorative honors.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full bill text limits transparency and public understanding of the bill’s specific provisions and implications. The referral to the Financial Services Committee indicates potential financial considerations that are not detailed. Monitoring the legislative process for commemorative bills is important to ensure clarity on costs and criteria for awarding honors.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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