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Jonathan Jackson (D-IL)

Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act

H.R. 4083 · House bill Sports and Recreation

A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 61 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Marshall 'Major' Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act," seeks to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor. The legislation recognizes Taylor for his significance as an athlete, trailblazer, role model, and equal rights advocate. The Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate are tasked with arranging the presentation of the gold medal. The Secretary of the Treasury is responsible for designing and striking the medal, which must include Taylor's image and name. Once awarded, the gold medal is to be given to Taylor's great-granddaughter, Karen Donovan.

Yes

  • Scored +6

    Would Black Americans be better off under this?

    The bill commemorates a significant Black athlete and historical figure.

  • Scored +5

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The bill honors a historical figure who fought for racial equality and broke racial barriers in sports.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.