Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act
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Became Public Law No: 118-150.
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AI Government Intelligence™The Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act is a legislative measure from the 118th Congress that authorizes the awarding of the Congressional Gold Medal to Shirley Chisholm. The Congressional Gold Medal is one of the highest civilian honors bestowed by the United States Congress to individuals who have made significant contributions to American society and history. This bill recognizes Shirley Chisholm's historical significance and contributions. The bill was introduced in the Senate and ultimately became Public Law No: 118-150 on December 12, 2024. There is no official summary or full text available in the source data, and the bill is categorized under the policy area of Congress.
This bill formally honors Shirley Chisholm with the Congressional Gold Medal, recognizing her contributions, and has been enacted into law.
- The bill authorizes awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Shirley Chisholm.
- It was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress.
- The bill became Public Law No: 118-150 on December 12, 2024.
['Shirley Chisholm (posthumously)', 'The United States Congress as the awarding body', 'The general public through recognition of historical figures']
['The source data does not provide details on implementation or cost provisions.', 'No information on oversight or administrative authority related to the medal awarding process is available.', 'Potential costs related to the production and presentation of the medal are not specified.']
The bill was introduced and passed in the Senate during the 118th Congress and was enacted into law in December 2024. Congressional Gold Medals are traditionally awarded to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the nation, reflecting a bipartisan recognition of historical figures. The bill falls under the policy area of Congress and represents a formal legislative recognition rather than a policy change.
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['Recognition of Shirley Chisholm may enhance public awareness of her historical contributions.', 'The awarding of the medal may encourage similar recognitions of other historical figures.', 'The act may contribute to educational and cultural initiatives highlighting diversity and representation in American history.']
The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits detailed analysis of implementation and cost. Transparency would be improved by providing explicit details on funding, administrative responsibilities, and any associated expenses. The bill's enactment as Public Law No: 118-150 confirms its legal effect but does not clarify operational aspects of the award process.
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