To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Prince Hall, in recognition of his service to the Black Community as the founder of the first Black Masonic lodge.
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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 9329 in the 118th Congress, proposes to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Prince Hall in recognition of his service to the Black community as the founder of the first Black Masonic lodge. The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on House Administration for consideration. The bill did not advance and is currently listed as failed or expired. There is no official summary or full text available for detailed provisions.
H.R. 9329 sought to honor Prince Hall with a Congressional Gold Medal but did not progress beyond committee referral and is now considered failed or expired.
- The bill aims to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Prince Hall.
- Prince Hall is recognized for founding the first Black Masonic lodge and his service to the Black community.
- The bill was referred to two House committees but did not advance and is currently failed or expired.
['Prince Hall (posthumously)', 'The Black community, as a symbolic recognition of historical contributions', 'Organizations and individuals interested in African American history and heritage']
['No specific implementation or funding details are provided in the available data.', "The bill's failure to advance may reflect procedural or prioritization considerations within Congress.", 'Lack of detailed text limits assessment of any administrative or oversight requirements.']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to committees with jurisdiction over financial services and House administration. Congressional Gold Medals are a form of high civilian honor awarded by Congress. The bill did not move forward and is now classified as failed or expired, indicating it did not receive a vote or further legislative action.
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["The award could raise public awareness of Prince Hall's historical contributions and the legacy of Black Masonic lodges.", 'Recognition may encourage further legislative or cultural initiatives honoring African American historical figures.', "The bill's failure to advance may influence future efforts to award similar honors."]
The absence of an official summary and full bill text limits detailed analysis. The bill's referral to two committees without further action suggests limited legislative momentum. Transparency would be improved by providing full text and cost estimates for such honorary awards. Oversight considerations are minimal given the nature of the bill as a symbolic recognition.
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