Edward J. Dwight, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
Congressional Gold Medal for Edward J. Dwight, Jr.
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both parties and honors a popular historical figure, making it very likely to pass without much debate.
Key Points
- This bill proposes awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Edward J. Dwight, Jr. He was the first Black astronaut candidate in the United States and was personally picked for the program by Kennedy in 1961.
- Dwight faced many challenges and racism during his time in the military and space training. Although he did not go to space in the 1960s, he went on to have a successful career as a world-renowned sculptor and artist.
- In May 2024, Dwight finally reached space at the age of 90. This achievement made him the oldest person to ever travel beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- The medal would honor his historic service, his perseverance during the Civil Rights era, and his work telling the story of Black history through art.
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Introduced in Senate
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Edward J. Dwight, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
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