Donald Norcross (D-NJ)
Peter McGuire Congressional Gold Medal Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Peter McGuire Congressional Gold Medal Act," seeks to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Peter McGuire. This honor recognizes his contributions to the American Labor Movement, including his role in building the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. The legislation also notes his involvement in establishing the American Federation of Labor and his advocacy for the 8-hour workday. The Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate will arrange the medal's presentation. Following the award, the medal is to be given to the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Preservation of History: The medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History for display and research (Section 3).
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Access to Commemorative Items: The Secretary is permitted to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals, which may allow people to acquire them at a price that covers costs (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
- 9/4/2026
- 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.
- Introduced in House
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